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Weather & Climate in Vikeså, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vikeså has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.6376°N, 6.0913°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 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 | 93 km | 30 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 104 km | 6 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 97 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 | - | 56 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 56 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 6 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 7.9 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 9.2 in |
Vikeså has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 32°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.1") and May the driest (3.6").