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Weather & Climate in Vikersund, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vikersund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,078/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.9684°N, 9.9911°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 19, 1992 | 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway | M3.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 102 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 138 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 47 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 48 km | 15 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Vikersund has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.4").