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Weather & Climate in Hvittingfoss, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hvittingfoss has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.5 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4857°N, 10.0117°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 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 132 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 7 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 108 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 | - | 37 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Hvittingfoss has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.9").