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Weather & Climate in Birketveit, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birketveit has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 166.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.4591°N, 7.9169°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jan 28, 2007 | 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway | M4.4 | 104 km | 30 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1993 | 31 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 118 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: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | - | 99 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 99 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 6.2 in |
Birketveit has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 30°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.5") and April the driest (2.8").