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Weather & Climate in Tananger, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tananger experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 223.5 sq mi (578.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.9362°N, 5.5741°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jan 28, 2007 | 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway | M4.4 | 135 km | 30 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 67 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 23 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: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | - | 62 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 62 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 5.0 in |
Tananger has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 34°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (2.2").