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Weather & Climate in Dalen, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.1 inches. The area receives 13.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,046/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4450°N, 8.0049°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 23 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 14 km S of Ølen, Norway | M2.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 118 km | 15 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 18 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M2.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 6 km WSW of Tau, Norway | M2.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1994 | 3 km N of Hommersåk, Norway | M2.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 149 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 89 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 89 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in |
Dalen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 24°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (1.7").