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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.2222°N, 11.6993°E |
| 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").