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Weather & Climate in Kirkebygda, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirkebygda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 80.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,079/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.7645°N, 11.1449°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 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 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 84 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 40 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 65 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 34 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in |
Kirkebygda has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 25°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.6").