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Weather & Climate in Bø, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bø has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.7 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,854/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4130°N, 9.0693°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 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 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 81 km | 8 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 59 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 121 km | 5 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 |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 91 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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Bø has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").