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Weather & Climate in Stavern, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stavern experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.6 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.0000°N, 10.0333°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 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 124 km | 35 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 148 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 60 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in |
Stavern has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (2.1").