Voss, Norway

Full City Profile

5,571 Population 3,618/sq mi density

197 ft Elevation 60 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Voss has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.5 inches. The area receives 44.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	37.9°F
	30% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	197 ft (60 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	3,618/sq mi
Coordinates	60.6287°N, 6.4147°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.5"

109% above US avg

Snowfall 44.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 10.00"

Driest Month (May) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

Aug 12, 2000	16 km W of Sveio, Norway	M4.1	142 km
Nov 7, 2017	20 km WSW of Manger, Norway	M4.0	95 km
Aug 6, 1992	17 km NNE of Etne, Norway	M3.7	93 km
Apr 14, 1992	9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.7	128 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	69 km
Dec 8, 2000	37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway	M3.6	123 km
Mar 14, 2012	13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.6	130 km
May 22, 1992	28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.2	124 km
Mar 24, 2012	18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway	M3.2	102 km
May 25, 2007	31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway	M3.2	132 km
Jun 29, 2004	17 km E of Hovden, Norway	M3.1	138 km
Feb 25, 1990	6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway	M3.0	108 km
Oct 28, 1991	5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway	M3.0	79 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	108 km
Aug 9, 2006	39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway	M3.0	133 km
Sep 23, 1990	5 km NE of Eike, Norway	M2.8	144 km
Aug 24, 1991	2 km E of Svelgen, Norway	M2.7	139 km
Feb 24, 1992	15 km SW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	96 km
Oct 18, 1990	18 km WSW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	104 km
Aug 2, 1993	6 km NNW of Sande, Norway	M2.7	91 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	74.0 m	—	138 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	140 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	140 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	138 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	97 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	88 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	72 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	8.9 in
February	25°F (-4°C)	6.7 in	Coldest
March	29°F (-2°C)	6.5 in
April	34°F (1°C)	3.3 in
May	43°F (6°C)	3.1 in	Driest
June	50°F (10°C)	4.0 in
July	53°F (12°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	52°F (11°C)	5.9 in
September	45°F (7°C)	8.8 in
October	39°F (4°C)	9.0 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	8.9 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	10.0 in	Wettest

Voss has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 25°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.0") and May the driest (3.1").

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