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Weather & Climate in Sauda, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sauda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 49.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 164 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,659/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.6506°N, 6.3542°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 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 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 24 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 44 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 94 km | 0 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 149 km | 30 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1992 | 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway | M2.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 14 km S of Ølen, Norway | M2.7 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2005 | 8 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M2.6 | 72 km | 0 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 | - | 69 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 69 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 10.4 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 10.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
Sauda has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 27°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 94.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.1") and April the driest (3.9").