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Weather & Climate in Våge, Norway

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Våge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 101.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days152 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density3,206/sq mi
Coordinates60.0435°N, 5.5227°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.6"
167% above US avg
Snowfall 38.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.48"
Driest Month (May) 4.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

May 5, 2000 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway M4.5 143 km 10 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 61 km 10 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 75 km 5 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 58 km 10 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 30 km 10 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 40 km 33 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 52 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 57 km 6 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 85 km 30 km
May 22, 1992 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.2 132 km 10 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 53 km 0 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 132 km 8 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 116 km 10 km
Aug 9, 2006 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M3.0 124 km 12 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 32 km 10 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 59 km 10 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 108 km 10 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 68 km 10 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway M2.7 149 km 5 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 65 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 128 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 148 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m 127 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 10.0 in
February 33°F (0°C) 8.1 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 8.1 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
July 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 8.0 in
September 51°F (10°C) 11.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 11.7 in
November 38°F (4°C) 11.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 12.5 in Wettest

Våge has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 33°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 101.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.5") and May the driest (4.4").

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