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Weather & Climate in Vigrestad, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vigrestad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,544/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.5710°N, 5.6818°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 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 | 97 km | 30 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 107 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.7 | 71 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 | - | 77 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 77 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 30 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 6.3 in |
Vigrestad has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 33°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and May the driest (2.8").