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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,855/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.6220°N, 8.9315°E |
| 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").