Sand Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Sand’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Norway.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The weather in Sand changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a moderate 14°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around -0°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Sand by month:
The early hours of 4 AM to 6 AM often see the lowest temperatures, while 3 PM marks the peak of the day’s heat as the sun’s impact is strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 116 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 22 days.
Annual Temperatures in Norway Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Norway. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Sand Temperatures Compared World Wide
Sand’s average annual maximum temperature is 8°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23°C, featuring hot summers and mild winters.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Sand’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Sand climate page.
Current temperature in Sand
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