Kristiansand weather in September
In September, Kristiansand sees average daytime highs of 15°C and overnight lows near 10°C, with 127 mm of rain across 13.4 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 17°C in the first days to 13°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 48 min at the start of September to 11 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Kristiansand's 6th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kristiansand's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 15°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 10°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 127 mm
- 13.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 6:07 AM – 6:37 PM
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.65 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.2
- out of 10
Kristiansand is settlement in Kristiansand Municipality, Norway.
- Air quality
- Good
- PM10 18.2 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 4,710/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1641
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Highs ease over the month, from about 17°C in the first days to 13°C by the end.
A typical September day in Kristiansand reaches about 15°C in the afternoon and slips back to 10°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 12°C and 18°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 4°C cooler than August and about 5°C warmer than October.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg low (°C) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 11 |
| 2 | 17 | 11 |
| 3 | 17 | 11 |
| 4 | 17 | 11 |
| 5 | 17 | 11 |
| 6 | 17 | 11 |
| 7 | 16 | 10 |
| 8 | 16 | 10 |
| 9 | 16 | 10 |
| 10 | 16 | 10 |
| 11 | 16 | 10 |
| 12 | 16 | 10 |
| 13 | 16 | 10 |
| 14 | 15 | 10 |
| 15 | 15 | 10 |
| 16 | 15 | 10 |
| 17 | 15 | 9 |
| 18 | 15 | 9 |
| 19 | 15 | 9 |
| 20 | 15 | 9 |
| 21 | 15 | 9 |
| 22 | 14 | 9 |
| 23 | 14 | 9 |
| 24 | 14 | 9 |
| 25 | 14 | 9 |
| 26 | 14 | 8 |
| 27 | 14 | 8 |
| 28 | 13 | 8 |
| 29 | 13 | 8 |
| 30 | 13 | 8 |
How September really feels in Kristiansand
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
September sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Kristiansand weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 4th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3° / -1° | 134 | 15.6 | 9.3 | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 3° / -2° | 96 | 12 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 5° / -0° | 86 | 11.4 | 5.8 | 11.4 | 0.3 |
| Apr | 10° / 3° | 69 | 11.1 | 1.8 | 14 | 2.0 |
| May | 14° / 7° | 77 | 10.8 | 0.2 | 16.4 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 18° / 10° | 92 | 11 | 0 | 17.8 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 20° / 13° | 95 | 11 | 0 | 17.2 | 6.1 |
| Aug | 19° / 12° | 124 | 13.1 | 0 | 15.1 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 15° / 10° | 127 | 13.4 | 0 | 12.5 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 10° / 6° | 141 | 15.2 | 0.4 | 9.9 | 2.2 |
| Nov | 6° / 2° | 131 | 15 | 3 | 7.6 | 0.5 |
| Dec | 4° / -0° | 123 | 14.3 | 5.6 | 6.2 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 60%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 40 | 60 |
| 4 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 40 | 60 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 39 | 61 |
| 10 | 40 | 60 |
| 11 | 40 | 60 |
| 12 | 41 | 59 |
| 13 | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | 42 | 58 |
| 15 | 42 | 58 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 42 | 58 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 42 | 58 |
| 21 | 42 | 58 |
| 22 | 41 | 59 |
| 23 | 41 | 59 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 38 | 62 |
| 28 | 37 | 63 |
| 29 | 36 | 64 |
| 30 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Kristiansand gets around 127 mm of rain over 13.4 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 45% and peaks near 47% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 |
| 2 | 46 |
| 3 | 46 |
| 4 | 47 |
| 5 | 47 |
| 6 | 47 |
| 7 | 47 |
| 8 | 47 |
| 9 | 47 |
| 10 | 47 |
| 11 | 47 |
| 12 | 47 |
| 13 | 46 |
| 14 | 46 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 45 |
| 17 | 45 |
| 18 | 44 |
| 19 | 44 |
| 20 | 43 |
| 21 | 43 |
| 22 | 43 |
| 23 | 43 |
| 24 | 43 |
| 25 | 43 |
| 26 | 44 |
| 27 | 45 |
| 28 | 45 |
| 29 | 46 |
| 30 | 46 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the dry band about 90% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 81 | 82 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 |
| Comfortable (%) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | 17 | 2 |
| 2 | 82 | 16 | 2 |
| 3 | 84 | 15 | 1 |
| 4 | 85 | 14 | 1 |
| 5 | 85 | 14 | 1 |
| 6 | 86 | 13 | 1 |
| 7 | 86 | 13 | 1 |
| 8 | 86 | 13 | 1 |
| 9 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 10 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 11 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 12 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 13 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 14 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 15 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| 16 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 17 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 18 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 19 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 20 | 93 | 7 | 0 |
| 21 | 93 | 7 | 0 |
| 22 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 23 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 24 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 25 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 26 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 27 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 28 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
Wind in September
Winds average 15 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 16 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | light breeze |
| 20 | 16 | light breeze |
| 21 | 16 | light breeze |
| 22 | 16 | light breeze |
| 23 | 16 | light breeze |
| 24 | 16 | light breeze |
| 25 | 16 | light breeze |
| 26 | 16 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 16 | light breeze |
| 30 | 16 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 13 h 48 min at the start of September to 11 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 150 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 5:34 AM to 6:39 AM, and sunset from 7:21 PM to 5:56 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:34 | 5:36 | 5:39 | 5:41 | 5:43 | 5:45 | 5:47 | 5:50 | 5:52 | 5:54 | 5:56 | 5:59 | 6:01 | 6:03 | 6:05 | 6:07 | 6:10 | 6:12 | 6:14 | 6:16 | 6:19 | 6:21 | 6:23 | 6:25 | 6:27 | 6:30 | 6:32 | 6:34 | 6:36 | 6:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:21 | 7:18 | 7:16 | 7:13 | 7:10 | 7:07 | 7:04 | 7:01 | 6:58 | 6:55 | 6:52 | 6:49 | 6:46 | 6:43 | 6:40 | 6:37 | 6:34 | 6:31 | 6:28 | 6:25 | 6:22 | 6:19 | 6:17 | 6:14 | 6:11 | 6:08 | 6:05 | 6:02 | 5:59 | 5:56 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.8 | 5:34 | 7:21 |
| 2 | 13.7 | 5:36 | 7:18 |
| 3 | 13.6 | 5:39 | 7:16 |
| 4 | 13.5 | 5:41 | 7:13 |
| 5 | 13.4 | 5:43 | 7:10 |
| 6 | 13.4 | 5:45 | 7:07 |
| 7 | 13.3 | 5:47 | 7:04 |
| 8 | 13.2 | 5:50 | 7:01 |
| 9 | 13.1 | 5:52 | 6:58 |
| 10 | 13.0 | 5:54 | 6:55 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 5:56 | 6:52 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 5:59 | 6:49 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 6:01 | 6:46 |
| 14 | 12.7 | 6:03 | 6:43 |
| 15 | 12.6 | 6:05 | 6:40 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:37 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:34 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 6:12 | 6:31 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 6:14 | 6:28 |
| 20 | 12.2 | 6:16 | 6:25 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:22 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:19 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:17 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:25 | 6:14 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:27 | 6:11 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:30 | 6:08 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:32 | 6:05 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:34 | 6:02 |
| 29 | 11.4 | 6:36 | 5:59 |
| 30 | 11.3 | 6:39 | 5:56 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 2.65 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.27 kWh/m² to a high of 6.07 kWh/m² in June across the year — September's 2.65 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 30 | 1.9 | Dim |
Is September a good time to visit Kristiansand?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Kristiansand for sightseeing.
What to pack for Kristiansand in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Kristiansand sees daytime highs around 15°C and nights near 10°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: a warm layer. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kristiansand in September
The nearest coast averages about 15°C in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 18°C and coldest in February near 4°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Bracing |
| Feb | 4 | Bracing |
| Mar | 4 | Bracing |
| Apr | 6 | Bracing |
| May | 10 | Bracing |
| Jun | 14 | Bracing |
| Jul | 17 | Cool |
| Aug | 18 | Cool |
| Sep | 15 | Cool |
| Oct | 12 | Bracing |
| Nov | 9 | Bracing |
| Dec | 7 | Bracing |
UV index in Kristiansand in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 3. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kristiansand peaks around July 24 at about 5 (moderate) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 4 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 2 | Low |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 5 | Moderate |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 5 | Moderate |
| Sep | 3 | Moderate |
| Oct | 1 | Low |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Where is Kristiansand?
Kristiansand sits at 58.1°N, 8.0°E, 12 m above sea level, in Norway. The nearest listed city is Grimstad, 41 km away.
Topography around Kristiansand
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kristiansand.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kristiansand has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 160 m around an average of 30 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 317 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 996 m.
The land around Kristiansand is covered by trees (37%), water (35%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, trees (54%) and water (37%) within 16 km, and trees (50%) and water (40%) within 80 km.
Norway travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 91% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $94,594
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 2.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 613
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kristiansand (58.1467°, 7.9956°, elevation 12 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).