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Weather & Climate in Fossby, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fossby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 482/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.2222°N, 11.6993°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 19, 1992 | 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway | M3.8 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 142 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 134 km | 35 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 108 km | 15 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | - | 74 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Fossby has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 26°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.9").