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Weather & Climate in Øystese, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Øystese has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.3883°N, 6.1925°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 100 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 95 km | 30 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway | M3.0 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway | M2.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 1990 | 18 km WSW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 119 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: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | - | 125 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 102 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 10.2 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 10.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
Øystese has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 27°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 93.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.8") and May the driest (3.8").