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Weather & Climate in Kaupanger, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaupanger has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 23.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.1845°N, 7.2425°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway | M2.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1990 | 18 km WSW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 15 km SW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1991 | 2 km E of Svelgen, Norway | M2.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway | M2.7 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 23 km E of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway | M2.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1995 | 18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1994 | 20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1995 | 7 km ENE of Syfteland, Norway | M2.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 12 km ENE of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 74.0 m | — | 76 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 79 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 121 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 79 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 76 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 26 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 37 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 100 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Kaupanger has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 27°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (1.7").