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Weather & Climate in Sauland, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sauland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.6161°N, 8.9376°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 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 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 115 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Sauda, Norway | M2.5 | 140 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: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 95 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 145 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in |
Sauland has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.8").