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Weather & Climate in Svelvik, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Svelvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.2 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.6137°N, 10.4087°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 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 116 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 56 km | 15 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 20 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 119 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 | - | 13 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Svelvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").