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Weather & Climate in Tysvær, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tysvær experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,762/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.3320°N, 5.4898°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 23 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 68 km | 0 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1992 | 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway | M2.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 14 km S of Ølen, Norway | M2.7 | 24 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 | - | 73 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 73 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 7.4 in |
Tysvær has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 35°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (3.0").