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Weather & Climate in Jørpeland, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jørpeland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 180 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.0225°N, 6.0408°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 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 | 135 km | 30 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 62 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 19 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 | - | - | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 8.5 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 10.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 9.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
Jørpeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 31°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 85.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.7") and April the driest (3.6").