Weather & Climate in Lillesand, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lillesand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,401/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.2488°N, 8.3778°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 115 km | 30 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark | M3.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 120 km | 16 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1993 | 10 km WNW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 72 km S of Mandal, Norway | M2.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | North Sea | M2.6 | 106 km | 9 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 | - | 134 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 134 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.2 in |
Lillesand has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (2.2").