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Weather & Climate in Årøysund, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Årøysund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.1832°N, 10.4574°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 19, 1992 | 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway | M3.8 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 132 km | 35 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 45 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in |
Årøysund has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").