Weather & Climate in Sandefjord, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sandefjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,297/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.1312°N, 10.2167°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 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 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 132 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 46 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Sandefjord has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (1.8").