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Weather & Climate in Vang, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.3 inches. The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,529 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 32.2°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.1253°N, 8.5729°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 19 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 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 | - | 120 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 123 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 141 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 123 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | - | 120 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | - | 47 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | - | 108 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.5 in |
Vang has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 17°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.4").