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Weather & Climate in Granvin, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Granvin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 36.6°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,704/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.5241°N, 6.7194°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 120 km | 30 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1992 | 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway | M2.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway | M2.7 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 1990 | 18 km WSW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 15 km SW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 74.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 150 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 149 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 96 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 7.1 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
Granvin has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 23°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.7") and April the driest (2.7").