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Weather & Climate in Flekkefjord, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Flekkefjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,557/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.2971°N, 6.6607°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.
| Jan 28, 2007 | 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway | M4.4 | 51 km | 30 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 92 km | 16 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 10 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.7 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 14 km S of Ølen, Norway | M2.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1993 | 38 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 59 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 | - | 84 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 84 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 8.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 7.6 in |
Flekkefjord has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 33°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.8") and May the driest (3.2").