Sandnes
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Sandnes month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sandnes are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 17–18°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 18°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and October the wettest (about 199 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2 | 0.1 | 169 | 2.6 |
| February | 5.0 | 0.1 | 158 | 4.8 |
| March | 6.5 | 1.2 | 113 | 6.4 |
| April | 10.0 | 3.0 | 65 | 10.0 |
| May | 13.8 | 7.0 | 91 | 11.5 |
| June | 16.8 | 10.4 | 112 | 11.7 |
| July | 17.7 | 12.0 | 159 | 11.1 |
| August | 17.7 | 12.3 | 181 | 9.8 |
| September | 15.9 | 10.7 | 195 | 7.6 |
| October | 11.6 | 7.2 | 199 | 5.1 |
| November | 7.6 | 3.7 | 175 | 3.2 |
| December | 5.5 | 1.9 | 186 | 1.9 |
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01 · OverviewSandnes, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Sandnes took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Sandnes
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Sandnes
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Sandnes
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Sandnes
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Sandnes
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Sandnes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandnes
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01 · Q&AWhere is Sandnes located and what are its coordinates?
Sandnes is situated in Norway at geographic coordinates 58.8524, 5.7352 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Sandnes?
Sandnes has a recorded population of approximately 85,386 and observes the Europe/Oslo time zone (NOK).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Sandnes?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Sandnes include no, nb, nn, se, fi, and the circulating currency is NOK.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sandnes?
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