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Weather & Climate in Kragerø, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kragerø has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 264 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 40.0 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.8693°N, 9.4149°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 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 136 km | 35 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 84 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 70 km | 10 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 | - | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Kragerø has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.1").