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Weather & Climate in Sand, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 157 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 793/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4847°N, 6.2511°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 37 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 94 km | 0 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 80 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 1992 | 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway | M2.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 14 km S of Ølen, Norway | M2.7 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 42 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 | — | 53 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 53 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 11.0 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 8.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 12.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 11.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
Sand has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 30°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 104.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.4") and May the driest (4.4").