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Weather & Climate in Prestestranda, Norway

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Prestestranda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,992/sq mi
Coordinates59.0977°N, 9.0587°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 112 km 10 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 132 km 10 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 94 km 8 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 102 km 10 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 147 km 15 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 64 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 76 km 15 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 75 km 10 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 113 km 10 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 141 km 5 km
Mar 22, 1993 15 km NNW of Liknes, Norway M2.5 145 km 10 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 144 km 5 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 101 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: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m 105 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m 138 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 4.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in

Prestestranda has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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