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Weather & Climate in Austevoll, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Austevoll experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 335.4 sq mi (868.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.1095°N, 5.1625°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 5, 2000 | 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 68 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 68 km | 30 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 42 km | 0 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2004 | 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway | M3.0 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1994 | 68 km WNW of Fedje, Norway | M2.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 120 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | - | 144 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 7.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 7.1 in |
Austevoll has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and May the driest (2.8").