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Weather & Climate in Sandnes, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sandnes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.8524°N, 5.7352°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 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 | 123 km | 30 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 76 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 121 km | 0 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 14 km S of Ølen, Norway | M2.7 | 70 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 | - | 56 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 56 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 32 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 5.5 in |
Sandnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 34°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (2.3").