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Weather & Climate in Gvarv, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gvarv has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,613/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.3877°N, 9.1724°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 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 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 119 km | 15 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 54 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 86 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 149 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Gvarv has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").