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Weather & Climate in Uskedalen, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Uskedalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 135 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 56.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 135 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.9330°N, 5.8634°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 18 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 47 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 66 km | 0 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 107 km | 30 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway | M3.0 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1992 | 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway | M2.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 14 km S of Ølen, Norway | M2.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 108 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 108 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 11.6 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 9.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 12.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 12.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 12.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
Uskedalen has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 29°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 112.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.0") and May the driest (4.9").