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Weather & Climate in Rykene, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rykene has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.4097°N, 8.6384°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 136 km | 30 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark | M3.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 7 km S of Mandal, Norway | M2.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 8 km NNW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 72 km S of Mandal, Norway | M2.6 | 141 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 | - | 136 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 136 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in |
Rykene has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.8") and April the driest (2.2").