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Weather & Climate in Holmestrand, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Holmestrand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,630/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4876°N, 10.3176°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 130 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 150 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 71 km | 15 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 15 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 22 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Holmestrand has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 27°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.8").