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Weather & Climate in Fitjar, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fitjar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.9180°N, 5.3167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 5, 2000 | 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 46 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 91 km | 30 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 36 km | 0 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway | M3.0 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1992 | 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway | M2.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 93 km | 10 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 |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 141 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | - | 122 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 122 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 8.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 8.7 in |
Fitjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 36°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and May the driest (3.4").