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Weather & Climate in Sarpsborg, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarpsborg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.1 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.2839°N, 11.1096°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 137 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 137 km | 35 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 90 km | 15 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 65 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 91 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 | - | 44 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Sarpsborg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").