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Weather & Climate in Langesund, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Langesund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.0007°N, 9.7488°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 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 133 km | 35 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 63 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 126 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 65 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 | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Langesund has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").