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Weather & Climate in Kongsberg, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kongsberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.3 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,352/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.6686°N, 9.6502°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 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 138 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 79 km | 15 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 107 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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 28 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 137 km | 5 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 | - | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in |
Kongsberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 21°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").