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Weather & Climate in Årdalstangen, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Årdalstangen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 24.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 33.8°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.2358°N, 7.7037°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway | M2.7 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1991 | 2 km E of Svelgen, Norway | M2.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 15 km SW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1990 | 18 km WSW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 23 km E of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway | M2.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1994 | 20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1995 | 18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 12 km ENE of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 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 | — | 81 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 84 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 116 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 83 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 1 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 99 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Årdalstangen has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 20°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (1.5").