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Weather & Climate in Tvedestrand, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tvedestrand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.2 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,942/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.6220°N, 8.9315°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark | M3.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 7 km S of Mandal, Norway | M2.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1991 | 7 km W of Mandal, Norway | M2.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 8 km NNW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark | M2.5 | 146 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | - | 146 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | - | 140 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Tvedestrand has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (2.1").