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Weather & Climate in Kviteseid, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kviteseid has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4022°N, 8.4927°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 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 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 50 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 18 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M2.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 91 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 15 km NNW of Liknes, Norway | M2.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Sauda, Norway | M2.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2007 | southern Norway | M2.5 | 130 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 123 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 112 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in |
Kviteseid has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 24°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (1.9").