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Weather & Climate in Kvinesdal, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kvinesdal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 466.0 sq mi (1,207.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.3122°N, 6.9619°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 57 km | 30 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 92 km | 16 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.7 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 14 km S of Ølen, Norway | M2.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1993 | 31 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1993 | 38 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 70 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 | - | 84 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 84 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 8.6 in |
Kvinesdal has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 30°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.5") and April the driest (3.4").