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Weather & Climate in Ulefoss, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ulefoss has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,997/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.2825°N, 9.2655°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 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 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 54 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Ulefoss has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 27°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.8").