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Weather & Climate in Bygland, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bygland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 79.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,021/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.8285°N, 7.7962°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 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 | 130 km | 30 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 81 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 14 km S of Ølen, Norway | M2.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 120 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 | — | 71 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 71 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.9 in |
Bygland has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 25°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and April the driest (2.2").