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Weather & Climate in Blakstad, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Blakstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.5046°N, 8.6465°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 142 km | 30 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark | M3.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 8 km NNW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Apr 23, 1993 | 10 km WNW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | North Sea | M2.6 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 72 km S of Mandal, Norway | M2.6 | 150 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 | — | 131 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 131 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in |
Blakstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (2.0").