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Weather & Climate in Kvelde, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kvelde has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°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 15.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,945/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.1924°N, 9.9689°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 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 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 39 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 77 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 | - | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in |
Kvelde has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°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").