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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").