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Weather & Climate in Ulsteinvik, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ulsteinvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.3432°N, 5.8487°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 12, 2025 | 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.5 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 91 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M3.3 | 55 km | 15 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1996 | 86 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 69 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 67 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 58 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2002 | 86 km W of Florø, Norway | M3.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 74.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 74 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 81 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 74 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 115 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 44 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 72 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
Ulsteinvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 32°F in January to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and May the driest (3.2").