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Weather & Climate in Haugesund, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Haugesund experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,034/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4138°N, 5.2680°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 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 23 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 54 km | 0 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 142 km | 30 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1992 | 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway | M2.7 | 118 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 | - | 88 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 88 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 6.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 8.3 in |
Haugesund has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 35°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (3.2").