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Weather & Climate in Vigeland, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vigeland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.0844°N, 7.3050°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jan 28, 2007 | 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway | M4.4 | 50 km | 30 km |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 47 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 41 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 64 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 69 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 70 km | 16 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 114 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 114 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 7.3 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 7.6 in |
Vigeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 32°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (3.1").