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Weather & Climate in Farsund, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Farsund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,962/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.0948°N, 6.8047°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Feb 19, 2010 | 47 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2007 | 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway | M4.4 | 31 km | 30 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 64 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 69 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 68 km | 16 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1993 | 31 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 41 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 | - | 107 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 107 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 6.8 in |
Farsund has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 33°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.0") and May the driest (2.9").