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Weather & Climate in Larvik, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Larvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.0533°N, 10.0352°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 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 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 145 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 54 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 61 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 | - | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Larvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (2.0").