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Weather & Climate in Kongsvinger, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kongsvinger 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 279 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 31.4 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,019/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.1905°N, 11.9977°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 44 km | 23 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 67 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 68 km | 5 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 | - | 101 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in |
Kongsvinger has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.5").