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Weather & Climate in Rakkestad, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rakkestad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,779/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4251°N, 11.3454°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 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 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 120 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 79 km | 15 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 73 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 45 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Rakkestad has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").