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Weather & Climate in Hjelmelandsvågen, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hjelmelandsvågen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 101.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.2369°N, 6.1791°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 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 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 47 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 104 km | 0 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 92 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 14 km S of Ølen, Norway | M2.7 | 35 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 | — | 34 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 34 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | — | — | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 7.6 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
Hjelmelandsvågen has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 32°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.7") and May the driest (3.4").