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Weather & Climate in Oltedal, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oltedal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 91.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.8286°N, 6.0369°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 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 | 114 km | 30 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 82 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 14 km S of Ølen, Norway | M2.7 | 74 km | 10 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 | - | 43 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 43 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 20 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 11.0 in |
Oltedal has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 30°F in February to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.4") and April the driest (3.9").