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Weather & Climate in Stanghelle, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stanghelle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 121 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 126.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 64.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 121 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,167/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.5522°N, 5.7363°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 5, 2000 | 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 113 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 66 km | 30 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 101 km | 0 km |
| Feb 27, 2004 | 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway | M3.0 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 60 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1994 | 68 km WNW of Fedje, Norway | M2.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 15 km SW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 84 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: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 75 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 13.2 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 10.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 10.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 14.2 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 14.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 13.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
Stanghelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 30°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 126.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.9") and May the driest (5.2").