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Weather & Climate in Mandal, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mandal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.0274°N, 7.4534°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Feb 19, 2010 | 47 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2007 | 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway | M4.4 | 55 km | 30 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 41 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 64 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark | M3.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 69 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 67 km | 16 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 63 km | 5 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 | — | 123 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 123 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 7.1 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 7.3 in |
Mandal has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 31°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.4") and April the driest (3.0").