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Weather & Climate in Kristiansand, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kristiansand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.1467°N, 7.9956°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jan 28, 2007 | 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway | M4.4 | 90 km | 30 km |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 47 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark | M3.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 64 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 69 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 96 km | 16 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | North Sea | M2.6 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Apr 23, 1993 | 10 km WNW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | - | 128 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 128 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 6.1 in |
Kristiansand has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 32°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and April the driest (2.7").