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Weather & Climate in Tonstad, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tonstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 185 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,986/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.6626°N, 6.7169°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 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 | 91 km | 30 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 131 km | 16 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 114 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 | - | 43 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 43 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 32 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 9.9 in |
Tonstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 28°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and April the driest (3.5").