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Weather & Climate in Fyresdal, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fyresdal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 267 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 37.9 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,992/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.1834°N, 8.0921°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 48 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 14 km S of Ølen, Norway | M2.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 119 km | 15 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 18 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M2.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 6 km WSW of Tau, Norway | M2.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 8 km NNW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.6 | 109 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 | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in |
Fyresdal has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 24°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (1.9").