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Weather & Climate in Seljord, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Seljord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,428/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4848°N, 8.6302°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 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 55 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 18 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M2.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2007 | southern Norway | M2.5 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Sauda, Norway | M2.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 97 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 147 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 | — | 114 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 123 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in |
Seljord has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 24°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.0").