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Weather & Climate in Hovden, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hovden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,566 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 34.0°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,566 ft (782 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.5605°N, 7.3567°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 18 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 14 km S of Ølen, Norway | M2.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 47 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 18 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M2.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 6 km WSW of Tau, Norway | M2.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2005 | 8 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M2.6 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Nov 21, 1993 | 8 km S of Skogsvågen, Norway | M2.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.6 | 53 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 | - | 70 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 70 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.8 in |
Hovden has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 19°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (1.8").