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Weather & Climate in Jordtveit, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jordtveit has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.2 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.2719°N, 8.5068°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jan 28, 2007 | 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway | M4.4 | 123 km | 30 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark | M3.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 72 km S of Mandal, Norway | M2.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1993 | 10 km WNW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 23 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 135 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 | — | 138 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 138 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in |
Jordtveit has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (2.0").