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As retailers requirements for operational efficiencies increase, the retail management consultancy firm Retail-Remedy has seen a steady increase in savvy retailers joining their client list! Retail-Remedy’s objective is to support retailers with improved profit growth through; margin improvement, service enhancement and cost reduction.

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Bergen, Norway

In Bergen, Norway the average temperature is 7.92C (46.25F). -1.00C (30.20F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January & February) while 19.00C (66.20F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July & August. Thus the average temperature range is 14.50C (58.10F). Wet weather in Bergen adds up to a total average rainfall of 1958.00mm (77.09in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 163.17mm (6.42in). October is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 236mm (9.29in) of rain falls over a period of 23 days while in May only 83mm (3.27in) of rain falls over 15 days. Bergen, Norway’s climate is furnished with 231 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Bergen, Norway averages 81.66666667% over the year. 76% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in March, May and 85% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in July, August, September, October. Bergen’s climate is furnished with 1224 hours of sunshine per year. That is an average of 3.35 hours per day. Daily hours of sunshine range from between 0.4 per day in December to 6.2 per day in May.

You can find more information about the Norway climate on the useful hyperlinked website. They provide colourful Norway climate graphs highlighthing all the key characteristics of the climate.

Bear Island/ Bjornoya, Svalbard, Norway

In Bear Island/ Bjornoya, Svalbard, Norway the average temperature is -1.38C (29.525F). -10.00C (14.00F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in February, March) while 7.00C (44.60F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July & August. Thus the average temperature range is 12.00C (53.60F). Wet weather in Bear Island/ Bjornoya, Svalbard adds up to a total average rainfall of 393.00mm (15.47in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 32.75mm (1.29in). September is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 48mm (1.89in) of rain falls over a period of 21 days while in April only 22mm (0.87in) of rain falls over 17 days. Bear Island/ Bjornoya, Svalbard’s climate is furnished with 219 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Bear Island/ Bjornoya, Svalbard averages 87.75% over the year. 85% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in May and 90% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in July.

Bodo, Nordland, Norway

In Bodo, Nordland, Norway the average temperature is 4.63C (40.325F). -5.00C (23.00F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in February) while 16.00C (60.80F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July & August. Thus the average temperature range is 16.00C (60.80F). Wet weather in Bodo, Nordland adds up to a total average rainfall of 1063.00mm (41.85in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 88.58mm (3.49in). October is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 141mm (5.55in) of rain falls over a period of 21 days while in May only 52mm (2.05in) of rain falls over 15 days. Bodo, Nordland’s climate is furnished with 204 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Bodo, Nordland averages 78.16666667% over the year. 75% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in April, November and 82% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in September. Bodo, Nordland’s climate is furnished with 1362 hours of sunshine per year. That is an average of 3.73 hours per day. Daily hours of sunshine range from between 0.0 per day in December to 7.8 per day in June.

Bronnoysund, Nordland, Norway

In Bronnoysund, Nordland, Norway the average temperature is 5.79C (42.425F). -3.00C (26.60F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January & February) while 17.00C (62.60F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July & August. Thus the average temperature range is 15.00C (59.00F). Wet weather in Bronnoysund, Nordland adds up to a total average rainfall of 1167.00mm (45.94in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 97.25mm (3.83in). October is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 151mm (5.94in) of rain falls over a period of 22 days while in May only 62mm (2.44in) of rain falls over 16 days. Bronnoysund, Nordland’s climate is furnished with 224 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Bronnoysund, Nordland averages 72.25% over the year. 68% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in April, May and 75% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in December.

Dalen, Telemark, Norway

In Dalen, Telemark, Norway the average temperature is 5.54C (41.975F). -8.00C (17.60F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January & February) while 21.00C (69.80F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July. Thus the average temperature range is 22.00C (71.60F). Wet weather in Dalen, Telemark adds up to a total average rainfall of 859.00mm (33.82in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 71.58mm (2.82in). August is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 113mm (4.45in) of rain falls over a period of 12 days while in March only 30mm (1.18in) of rain falls over 8 days. Dalen, Telemark’s climate is furnished with 139 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Dalen, Telemark averages 69.83333333% over the year. 53% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in May and 87% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in November, December.

Fannaraki/ Fanaraken, Sogn Og Fjordane, Norway

In Fannaraki/ Fanaraken, Sogn Og Fjordane, Norway the average temperature is -5.50C (22.1F). -15.00C (5.00F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January & February) while 6.00C (42.80F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July. Thus the average temperature range is 16.00C (60.80F). Wet weather in Fannaraki/ Fanaraken, Sogn Og Fjordane adds up to a total average rainfall of 1204.00mm (47.40in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 100.33mm (3.95in). August is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 128mm (5.04in) of rain falls over a period of 20 days while in May only 60mm (2.36in) of rain falls over 17 days. Fannaraki/ Fanaraken, Sogn Og Fjordane’s climate is furnished with 249 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Fannaraki/ Fanaraken, Sogn Og Fjordane averages 89.33333333% over the year. 86% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in March and 91% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in September, November, December.

Geilo, Buskerud, Norway

In Geilo, Buskerud, Norway the average temperature is 1.21C (34.175F). -13.00C (8.60F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January & February) while 18.00C (64.40F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July. Thus the average temperature range is 21.50C (70.70F). Wet weather in Geilo, Buskerud adds up to a total average rainfall of 598.00mm (23.54in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 49.83mm (1.96in). August is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 80mm (3.15in) of rain falls over a period of 16 days while in March only 23mm (0.91in) of rain falls over 10 days. Geilo, Buskerud’s climate is furnished with 162 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Geilo, Buskerud averages 67.91666667% over the year. 54% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in June and 85% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in December.

Isfjord Radio, Svalbard, Norway

In Isfjord Radio, Svalbard, Norway the average temperature is -3.88C (25.025F). -15.00C (5.00F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in March) while 7.00C (44.60F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July. Thus the average temperature range is 17.50C (63.50F). Wet weather in Isfjord Radio, Svalbard adds up to a total average rainfall of 337.00mm (13.27in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 28.08mm (1.11in). August is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 40mm (1.57in) of rain falls over a period of 14 days while in April only 15mm (0.59in) of rain falls over 10 days. Isfjord Radio, Svalbard’s climate is furnished with 146 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Isfjord Radio, Svalbard averages 82.5% over the year. 80% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in April, May and 87% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in July. Isfjord Radio, Svalbard’s climate is furnished with 1102 hours of sunshine per year. That is an average of 3.02 hours per day. Daily hours of sunshine range from between 0.0 per day in January, November, December to 8.2 per day in May.

Jan Mayen Island, Norway

In Jan Mayen Island, Norway the average temperature is -0.25C (31.55F). -8.00C (17.60F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in February) while 8.00C (46.40F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in August. Thus the average temperature range is 11.00C (51.80F). Wet weather in Jan Mayen Island adds up to a total average rainfall of 628.00mm (24.72in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 52.33mm (2.06in). October is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 75mm (2.95in) of rain falls over a period of 21 days while in May only 25mm (0.98in) of rain falls over 15 days. Jan Mayen Island’s climate is furnished with 228 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Jan Mayen Island averages 84.5% over the year. 81% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in April and 89% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in July.

Karasjohk/ Karasjok, Finnmark, Norway

In Karasjohk/ Karasjok, Finnmark, Norway the average temperature is -2.29C (27.875F). -22.00C (-7.60F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January & February) while 18.00C (64.40F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July. Thus the average temperature range is 29.00C (84.20F). Wet weather in Karasjohk/ Karasjok, Finnmark adds up to a total average rainfall of 340.00mm (13.39in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 28.33mm (1.12in). July is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 56mm (2.20in) of rain falls over a period of 13 days while in March only 13mm (0.51in) of rain falls over 11 days. Karasjohk/ Karasjok, Finnmark’s climate is furnished with 145 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Karasjohk/ Karasjok, Finnmark averages 76.83333333% over the year. 62% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in June and 87% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in November. Karasjohk/ Karasjok, Finnmark’s climate is furnished with 1090 hours of sunshine per year. That is an average of 2.99 hours per day.

Kristiansand, Norway

In Kristiansand, Norway the average temperature is 7.08C (44.75F). -5.00C (23.00F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January & February) while 21.00C (69.80F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July. Thus the average temperature range is 18.50C (65.30F). Wet weather in Kristiansand adds up to a total average rainfall of 1401.00mm (55.16in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 116.75mm (4.60in). November is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 176mm (6.93in) of rain falls over a period of 20 days while in May only 58mm (2.28in) of rain falls over 10 days. Kristiansand’s climate is furnished with 188 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Kristiansand averages 76.41666667% over the year. 66% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in May and 85% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in December. Kristiansand’s climate is furnished with 1795 hours of sunshine per year. That is an average of 4.92 hours per day. Daily hours of sunshine range from between 1.1 per day in December to 9.3 per day in June.

Kristiansund, Vestlandet, Norway

In Kristiansund, Vestlandet, Norway the average temperature is 7.21C (44.975F). -1.00C (30.20F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January & February) while 17.00C (62.60F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July & August. Thus the average temperature range is 14.00C (57.20F). Wet weather in Kristiansund, Vestlandet adds up to a total average rainfall of 1151.00mm (45.31in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 95.92mm (3.78in). October is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 149mm (5.87in) of rain falls over a period of 20 days while in May only 57mm (2.24in) of rain falls over 15 days. Kristiansund, Vestlandet’s climate is furnished with 210 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Kristiansund, Vestlandet averages 78.41666667% over the year. 75% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in March and 82% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in July & August.

Krakenes, Sogn Og Fjordane, Norway

In Krakenes, Sogn Og Fjordane, Norway the average temperature is 7.50C (45.5F). 0.00C (32.00F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in February) while 16.00C (60.80F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in August. Thus the average temperature range is 12.00C (53.60F). Wet weather in Krakenes, Sogn Og Fjordane adds up to a total average rainfall of 1160.00mm (45.67in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 96.67mm (3.81in). October is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 148mm (5.83in) of rain falls over a period of 22 days while in May only 51mm (2.01in) of rain falls over 14 days. Krakenes, Sogn Og Fjordane’s climate is furnished with 227 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Krakenes, Sogn Og Fjordane averages 82.5% over the year. 79% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in March and 87% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in July.

Lillehammer, Norway

In Lillehammer, Norway the average temperature is 3.42C (38.15F). -12.00C (10.40F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January) while 21.00C (69.80F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July. Thus the average temperature range is 25.00C (77.00F). Wet weather in Lillehammer adds up to a total average rainfall of 691.00mm (27.20in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 57.58mm (2.27in). July is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 96mm (3.78in) of rain falls over a period of 18 days while in March only 25mm (0.98in) of rain falls over 10 days. Lillehammer’s climate is furnished with 171 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Lillehammer averages 76.66666667% over the year. 61% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in July and 90% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in December. Lillehammer’s climate is furnished with 1536 hours of sunshine per year. That is an average of 4.21 hours per day. Daily hours of sunshine range from between 0.4 per day in December to 7.7 per day in June. You can find more information about the Lillehammer climate by visiting the world climate averages website. Free Lillehammer climate graphs are provided that you can even embed in your webpages.

Laerdal, Western Norway, Norway

In Laerdal, Western Norway, Norway the average temperature is 6.71C (44.075F). -4.00C (24.80F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January & February) while 21.00C (69.80F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July. Thus the average temperature range is 18.00C (64.40F). Wet weather in Laerdal, Western Norway adds up to a total average rainfall of 410.00mm (16.14in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 34.17mm (1.35in). September is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 53mm (2.09in) of rain falls over a period of 21 days while in March only 14mm (0.55in) of rain falls over 9 days. Laerdal, Western Norway’s climate is furnished with 160 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Laerdal, Western Norway averages 70% over the year. 61% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in April and 79% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in September.

Mo I Rana, Nordland, Norway

In Mo I Rana, Nordland, Norway the average temperature is 2.83C (37.1F). -11.00C (12.20F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January) while 18.00C (64.40F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July. Thus the average temperature range is 21.50C (70.70F). Wet weather in Mo I Rana, Nordland adds up to a total average rainfall of 1337.00mm (52.64in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 111.42mm (4.39in). October is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 164mm (6.46in) of rain falls over a period of 19 days while in May only 65mm (2.56in) of rain falls over 11 days. Mo I Rana, Nordland’s climate is furnished with 183 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Mo I Rana, Nordland averages 73.83333333% over the year. 64% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in May and 84% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in December.

Narvik, Nordland, Norway

In Narvik, Nordland, Norway the average temperature is 3.75C (38.75F). -7.00C (19.40F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in February) while 18.00C (64.40F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July. Thus the average temperature range is 19.00C (66.20F). Wet weather in Narvik, Nordland adds up to a total average rainfall of 852.00mm (33.54in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 71.00mm (2.80in). September is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 112mm (4.41in) of rain falls over a period of 21 days while in April only 49mm (1.93in) of rain falls over 15 days. Narvik, Nordland’s climate is furnished with 197 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Narvik, Nordland averages 76.25% over the year. 71% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in April and 83% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in August. Narvik, Nordland’s climate is furnished with 0 hours of sunshine per year. That is an average of 0.00 hours per day.

Oslo, Norway

In Oslo, Norway the average temperature is 6.17C (43.1F). -7.00C (19.40F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January & February) while 22.00C (71.60F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July. Thus the average temperature range is 22.00C (71.60F). Wet weather in Oslo adds up to a total average rainfall of 730.00mm (28.74in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 60.83mm (2.40in). August is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 95mm (3.74in) of rain falls over a period of 14 days while in March only 26mm (1.02in) of rain falls over 9 days. Oslo’s climate is furnished with 160 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Oslo averages 73.91666667% over the year. 60% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in May and 86% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in November, December. Oslo’s climate is furnished with 1632 hours of sunshine per year. That is an average of 4.47 hours per day. Daily hours of sunshine range from between 0.8 per day in December to 8.1 per day in June.

Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway

In Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway the average temperature is 7.42C (45.35F). -3.00C (26.60F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in February) while 18.00C (64.40F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July & August. Thus the average temperature range is 15.00C (59.00F). Wet weather in Stavanger, Rogaland adds up to a total average rainfall of 995.00mm (39.17in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 82.92mm (3.26in). September, October is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 122mm (4.80in) of rain falls while in March only 38mm (1.50in) of rain falls over 15 days. Stavanger, Rogaland’s climate is furnished with 221 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Stavanger, Rogaland averages 82.66666667% over the year. 77% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in March and 84% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in January, July, August, September, October, November, December. Stavanger, Rogaland’s climate is furnished with 1538 hours of sunshine per year. That is an average of 4.21 hours per day. Daily hours of sunshine range from between 1.1 per day in December to 7.4 per day in June.

Tromso, Nord-Norge, Norway

In Tromso, Nord-Norge, Norway the average temperature is 2.92C (37.25F). -6.00C (21.20F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January & February) while 16.00C (60.80F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July. Thus the average temperature range is 16.50C (61.70F). Wet weather in Tromso, Nord-Norge adds up to a total average rainfall of 994.00mm (39.13in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 82.83mm (3.26in). October is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 115mm (4.53in) of rain falls over a period of 21 days while in July only 56mm (2.20in) of rain falls over 15 days. Tromso, Nord-Norge’s climate is furnished with 221 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Tromso, Nord-Norge averages 77.33333333% over the year. 71% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in May and 81% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in November. Tromso, Nord-Norge’s climate is furnished with 1246 hours of sunshine per year. That is an average of 3.41 hours per day. Daily hours of sunshine range from between 0.0 per day in December to 7.6 per day in July.

Trondheim, Trondelag, Norway

In Trondheim, Trondelag, Norway the average temperature is 4.96C (40.925F). -5.00C (23.00F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January & February) while 19.00C (66.20F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July. Thus the average temperature range is 18.00C (64.40F). Wet weather in Trondheim, Trondelag adds up to a total average rainfall of 857.00mm (33.74in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 71.42mm (2.81in). October is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 98mm (3.86in) of rain falls over a period of 19 days while in May only 48mm (1.89in) of rain falls over 15 days. Trondheim, Trondelag’s climate is furnished with 195 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Trondheim, Trondelag averages 78.41666667% over the year. 75% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in March, May and 83% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in September. Trondheim, Trondelag’s climate is furnished with 1346 hours of sunshine per year. That is an average of 3.69 hours per day. Daily hours of sunshine range from between 0.4 per day in December to 6.2 per day in May. Find out more about the weather in Trondheim by visiting the world climate averages website. They provide colourful Trondheim, Trondelag climate graphs highlighthing all the key characteristics of the climate.

Vardo, Finnmark, Norway

In Vardo, Finnmark, Norway the average temperature is 1.63C (34.925F). -8.00C (17.60F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in February) while 12.00C (53.60F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July & August. Thus the average temperature range is 15.50C (59.90F). Wet weather in Vardo, Finnmark adds up to a total average rainfall of 544.00mm (21.42in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 45.33mm (1.78in). September is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 63mm (2.48in) of rain falls over a period of 19 days while in April, May only 36mm (1.42in) of rain falls. Vardo, Finnmark’s climate is furnished with 210 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Vardo, Finnmark averages 83.66666667% over the year. 79% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in May and 86% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in January, February, December.

Vagamo, Oppland, Norway

In Vagamo, Oppland, Norway the average temperature is 2.83C (37.1F). -13.00C (8.60F) is the lowest monthly average low temperature (occurring in January) while 20.00C (68.00F) is the highest monthly average high temperature which occurs in July. Thus the average temperature range is 24.50C (76.10F). Wet weather in Vagamo, Oppland adds up to a total average rainfall of 326.00mm (12.83in) per annum. That is equivalent to an average monthly rainfall of 27.17mm (1.07in). July is the month with the highest quantity of precipitation when 53mm (2.09in) of rain falls over a period of 15 days while in March only 8mm (0.31in) of rain falls over 8 days. Vagamo, Oppland’s climate is furnished with 139 days per year with greater than 0.1mm (0.004in) of rainfall. Relative humidity at Vagamo, Oppland averages 75% over the year. 64% is the lowest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in May and 85% is the highest average monthly relative humidity which occurs in December.

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Sign on to one of these new services and you will find out how easy and inexpensive it is to do a reverse cell phone number lookup. Just put in the number - you’ll have to include the area code - and in just seconds, you’ll be able to easily find a cell phone number.

You don’t have to guess who is calling - just log into one of the fine lookup services and you will be very surprised at how simple it is to do a reverse lookup on any cell phone number.

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Introduction

The definition of the word ‘demolish’ is deliberate and controlled collapse of a structure. In the late 1970’s Fred Dibnah became the most famous steeplejack in Britain when his work on demolishing tall chimneys without the need for explosives was shown on Television. Fred was an expert on repairing tall chimneys, so when it came to taking them down he knew just how to do it. He would cut an alcove at the base of the chimney, and then place wooden props to support the structure. By carefully positioning the props, the chimney would collapse in the right direction when the wood was set alight and burned away. Once he was nearly crushed when he miscalculated demonstrating how dangerous demolition work is.

The actual word to demolish only came into being in 1570, and was used after that to mean the deliberate taking down or destroying of a building or structure. Although in fact the process of demolition in some form or other has been occurring for thousands of years. Buildings have been destroyed either by natural disturbances of the Earth’s crust or during battles or attacks on villages for as long as there have been structures. The remaining ruins would be removed and rebuilt or used for other buildings nearby and must be the first examples of recycling.

Preserving the past - preparing the future.

To preserve Britain’s history of agriculture the land between built up areas of the villages and towns is protected from growth of urban sprawl. This land is known as Green Belt and is preserved for farming which is vital to the continuing economy of the country. By containing the Green Belt, urban areas are squeezed to provide housing, so developers have to be more creative to find suitable sites.

Britain is a country with a very dense population per square mile. The amount of land available for building is limited compared to other countries. Therefore there is always a high demand for space on which to build. Taking down old and unused buildings and replacing them with new is one way to counteract this shortage.

Land that may be disused industrial and commercial sites, but could be contaminated with hazardous waste or pollution, are called Brownfield sites. Once the land has been cleaned up they are potentially valuable for redevelopment. Both Glasgow and South Wales created gardens out of old industrial sites and put in Shopping centres to attract visitors.

Greyfield sites are distinct from Brownfield sites in that they do not have the environmental concerns of toxic waste. The term greyfield comes from the large areas of asphalt which had once been car parks of commercial urban properties. Their value is in the fact that the infrastructure such as roads, electricity, water, sewage, and gas is already in place. These urban areas are underutilised or abandoned and are valuable because require very little remedial work to be developed. Cities such as Leeds and Manchester have had a massive programme of converting the old warehouses or factories into apartments, shops and restaurants, retaining the original shell and refurbishing the interior into valuable accommodation.

The Demolition process

Use the following basic checklist to confirm your demolition contractor is as skilled as they claim.

• The construction and size of the building.
• What items are valuable for re-use?
• How will the old site be re-used?
• How is the waste to be disposed of?
• Electricity water, sewage and gas mains.

Hydraulic excavators and bulldozers can be used to undermine the walls at the base, so that the structure will topple; at the same time controlling the manner and direction of the fall. Safety issues are paramount, and clean-up strategies are also taken into account when determining how the building will be demolished.

Traditional Demolition

Once all the services were disconnected, the men and machinery would go in and just knock down the walls. The whole structure would collapse and the resulting wreckage would be piled onto lorries and disposed of in landfill sites. Concrete foundation would be broken up by pneumatic drills and the site would be cleared of rubbish. However today demolition practices are subject to strict planning, safety and monitoring regulations and are highly controlled by the local authority.

Deconstruction and Recycling

The new approach to demolishing buildings is known as deconstruction - a green approach. Landfill sites are in short supply so the aim when demolishing a building is to minimise the amount of waste remaining.

Small structures such as two or three storey houses can be dismantled quite easily. The work may be a painstaking task of dismantling by hand - brick by brick - or beam by beam but by going carefully costly materials are preserved for re-use. The value of deconstruction is that 90% or more of waste is saved from going into landfill sites and reclaimed materials can be re-used and recycled for future buildings. The farmer opposite my house sold his barns in the farm yard for housing; when the builder demolished the barns he cleaned up the bricks and reused them for the wall around the farmhouse thus retaining the character of the farm.

Modern techniques and machinery allows demolition companies to efficiently segregate waste types on or off-site. Construction materials are recycled and re-used whenever possible in the new structure making significant savings in project costs as well as being good for the environment.

Concrete can now be rapidly broken up with a new machine called a guillotine.Through the use of mobile crushing plant machinery the demolished building bricks and stone can be recycled into 6f2 recycled materials for use on new buildings.

Copper pipes, lead, roof tiles or slates, floor tiles, wiring and doors, and wood panelling are valuable items that are saved for recycling and re-use. Many specialist firms sell reclaimed old or antique building items in most towns and cities.

Tall Buildings

Tower blocks and chimneys are the type of tall buildings that may need to be demolished. The demolition of tall buildings necessitates specialist techniques. The tallest building to be demolished lawfully was in 1967/8 of the Singer Building in New York. The collapse of the World Trade Centre after the 9/11 attack in 2001 shows the terrible devastation that occurs if the demolition is uncontrolled and haphazard.

In the demolishing of tall buildings and large structures a wrecking ball on a crane can be used, but is rarely practiced because the swinging ball is rather uncontrollable. The proximity of other buildings is a determining factor which prevents the use of explosives to implode a tall structure. So ‘High Reach’ demolition excavators are used where other methods are not suitable to demolish the top part of a tall building. Once it is down to a manageable height demolition can continue in the usual way. The various methods of demolishing tall buildings are by implosion using explosives, controlled collapse and piecemeal. To control the dust produced in demolition, water hoses and spray equipment are sometimes used and then it is called a wet demolition.

Explosions

The use of explosives in demolition is very specialist work and getting it wrong would be disastrous. If for instance there is atmospheric pressure from low cloud above the implosion site, the shockwave may spread outwards instead of upwards causing the wave of energy and sound to break windows. If an implosion is not prepared correctly the danger may be damage to surrounding buildings where flying debris may cause injury to spectators.

For many people when they think about demolition they may have in mind the use of explosives in the dramatic collapse of a tall building. This process is actually called implosion using explosives. Implosion is essential for dense urban areas as it brings down a tall building so that the surrounding environment is damaged as little as possible. The collapse takes only seconds for the building to drop into its own footprint.

Because of the risks of working with explosives they will only be used when other methods are too costly or impractical. Where there is a partial collapse of a building and there are still primed explosives that failed to go off, workers are in great danger because the remaining structure is highly unstable. At the same time the demolition has to continue to secure the safety of the site.

Health and Safety

The work of demolition is a much more technical and complicated process than most people would appreciate. The job is highly dangerous and requires experienced and skilled operators to carry out the work. It is essential that personnel working in the industry are adequately trained. Health and safety awareness is crucial in demolition services so it is advisable for operatives to have gained a Certificate of Competence in Demolition to ensure safety for both workers and public alike. All demolition work is regulated by the Construction, Design and Management Regulations.

Sequence of Demolition

An incorrect sequence of dismantling will result in premature collapse of a building because the stability of any structure is reliant on the interdependence of its component parts. Think of a house of cards and what happens if one of the supporting cards is removed.

There is a strict sequence of events before any demolition can take place. Councils throughout the country will have their own specific list for planning approval in their area, but a typical order would be as follows:-

• Provision of Information
Information must be provided about the construction of the structure to be demolished. Details of its previous use and the appropriate demolition methods to be used, including disposal of hazardous substances, have to be submitted by the demolition company.

• Survey of Demolition
A thorough survey of the site to identify any structural problems, as well as risks associated with hazardous or flammable substances, will need to be discussed in detail with the authorities. (E.g. A disused garage where petrol has been stored is a potential fire hazard so preventative measures will need to be taken).

• Preferred and Safe Method of Work
A reputable demolition company will be able to select the appropriate method of disposal showing the outline dismantling process. Planning is essential for meticulous monitoring. The authorities will require a detailed statement of the safety procedures to used, and all parties involved need to agree the methods before any demolition can take place.

• Preparation and Planning
Issues such as asbestos abatement, rodent baiting, dealing with hazardous substances, disconnecting utilities, and making safe any electric, gas or other services have to be shown in the planning stage. There is a lot of preparation to be done before even starting work on demolishing the building itself.

• Protection of the Public
Safety cannot be compromised so where there are heavily populated areas around the demolition site the protection of the public is paramount. Any health hazards will need to be assessed and temporary services arranged, and people disturbed will have to be informed.

Before dismantling works begin ensure your demolition contractor has used a similar process to gain demolition planning approval.

Conclusion

The aim in demolition is to eliminate an unwanted structure as safely and quickly as possible and in our modern environment efforts are made to recycle or re-use most of the old material. This is not a new idea although the word itself is relatively modern. On the borders between England and Scotland after the Romans left, a large part of Hadrian’s Wall was hauled away and use was made of the beautifully dressed stone to construct the new buildings in the towns and villages nearby and some are still standing today.

Demolition work by its nature is a very risky business and demolishing any building is a complex and skilled process. Next time you see demolition work occurring on a building give a thought to the people who work in a dangerous situation daily and how much is involved in the meticulous planning, regulations compliance, care and skill that goes on to carrying out the project to clear the way for our future.

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In today’s economy, companies need products that are made right the first time. For those companies that need quick and reliable manufacturing of tool and die products, look no further than Header Die & Tool Inc. Header Die & Tool Inc is based in Rockford, Illinois and has been providing exceptional customer value and satisfaction since 1954.

Since they were established, Header Die & Tool has grown from a supplier for a local fastener manufacturer into a global supplier of cold forming tooling and other specialty manufactured parts. Staffed with employees that together have over 300 years of experience in cold forming tooling, they deliver excellent work on every job.

Header Die & Tool specializes in a wide variety of cold/hot forming tooling. Specialized header dies include both steel and carbide dies, punches and inserts. Header tooling includes both TORX and TORX Plus tooling, and Taptite and Taptite 2000 tooling. They also have machining capabilities including, but not limited to, EDM, milling, and CNC turning.

Header Die & Tool also has a managed inventory system where they will hold tooling until they are told by the customer that it can be released. At Header Die & Tool, quality is of the utmost importance. Attention to detail through in-process inspection and final inspection requirements yield tools built to customer specified requirements. As a result, these tools are able to be delivered in an on-time manner.

They believe continuous improvement is an integral process. Through the utilization of the best possible employees and equipment, they ensure that the customer has a quality experience from start to finish. Header Die & Tool Inc. looks forward to providing customers with their services for many years to come and earning the right to be considered the supplier of choice.

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What is Healthy Food for Colonic Cleansing?

There are lots of other ways to take care of your colon, but one of the most vital things you will have to do to keep your colon in the best health is to alter your diet. You are going to require to learn about what is healthy food for colon cleaning and when and how to eat it. When you learn about how you can eat correctly to avoid more poisons than necessary in your colon, you’ll have an improved state of health.

Fortunately there’s heaps of different healthy food for colon cleansing that you can enjoy, so you never need to be worried about being bored with your food or thinking that you just have to stick with bran and fiber to keep your colon healthy.

The Right Food

So what’s healthy food for colon cleansing? Well naturally yes there are the obvious ones like fiber and bran, but there are also many others too. For proper colon cleaning, there are a pair options for healthy food for colon cleansing in particular that you are going to need to include in your diet.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are very important, and you particularly want to make sure that you are eating lots of leafy green veggies because these are healthiest for you. You also have to get rid of the foods that are going to be negative to your well-being. Fundamentally anything that is fatty, sugary, or too salted is going to be unsafe to your well-being and cause issues with your colon.

You are so going to want to bypass the overly processed foods and fast food like McDonalds and Burger King. These foods are hideous for your wellbeing and they are going to leave tons of toxins in your colon which are going to build up and end up causing you damage as a result.

These are the toxins that you’re looking to get rid of from your body, to dump with your colon cleansing. As you can see it does not need to be tough to eat healthy food for colon cleaning. You can really mix it up and always have new and exciting things to eat as long as you are conscious of your diet and what you are putting in your body.

There are other things that you can do as well, for example taking laxatives once in a while to wash out your system.

The information provided in this site, or through linkages to other sites, is not a substitute for medical or professional care, and you should not use the information in place of a visit, call consultation or the advice of your physician or other healthcare provider.

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When designing and selecting materials for your new kitchen backsplash, consider functionality along with beauty. Maintenance is a turnoff for many homeowners. Once installed, they want it to take care of themselves. Materials such as ceramic or porcelain tile, stainless steel, glass and stone can be crafted into beautiful backsplashes that require little or no maintenance. Altering how an older backsplash appears or designing one from scratch serves as a quick and efficient method of brightening up your kitchen without extensive work.

When selecting a kitchen backsplash, it is important to consider the kinds of fixtures, not appliances, you have in your kitchen. Since the appliances will be replaced over time, they are less essential to bear in mind. The fixtures, being more permanent items in the kitchen, are important to remember. A tile or tint of glass may match a paint color in the room, but if it clashes with the finish on a light or cabinet door fixture, the work will not look professionally done.

A desirable aspect concerning the use of tile as a backsplash is the large selection of colors, sizes, shapes and textures that are available. You could even request a custom painted tile job to match any design theme you have or want in your kitchen. Also, tile is easy to install and clean. Multiple experts of design suggest that if you have a tiled floor then you should choose the same tile for your kitchen backsplash in a smaller size. This simplifies things if you have trouble making design decisions. Similarly, if you have a natural stone countertop, continuing the counter up the wall makes a simple, consistent backsplash in your kitchen. Stone does require occasional resealing, but the small amount of maintenance is made up for in the beauty of stone. For country kitchen styles, metal backsplashes work very well. Fixtures in the room should be noted when selecting appropriate metal tiles so they do not clash with one another.

Trendy choices are available, as well. Stainless steel backsplashes create a modern, sleek look in your kitchen. This might be one case where considering the appliances could be important. Stainless steel refrigerators, stoves and dishwashers are common and in style. Stainless steel backsplashes act to compliment these appliances. One fresh design trend used everywhere these days, including kitchen backsplashes, is glass. It is often a good decision to install glass tiles to extend all the way up to the cabinets from the counters. Glass is easy to maintain and is scratch resistant. With the numerous choices on the market, you should find no limitations in selecting just the right material and style for your kitchen.

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Do you want to cleanse or detoxify your body?  If so, you will likely turn to the internet.  Aside from the Master Cleanse, water fasting is a popular detox diet approach.  However, many find it difficult, if not impossible.  If you are looking for similar results, but with a much easier approach, you should try a juice fast. 

So, what makes a juice fast a great way to detoxify your body?

1 – Your Options

First and foremost, it is important to know that you cannot consume any type of juice.  The purpose of a detox is to cleanse your body and expel toxins that have accumulated throughout the years.  You cannot successfully do this if you continue to consume juices with unnatural additives.  For that reason, only consume organic or all-natural juice.  With that said, you still have many options.

All-natural juices are sold in many grocery stores.  Look for a label that states the product is certified organic.  This is proof that you are drinking a 100% all natural juice.  For an easier approach, shop at a specialty organic food store, where all food and drinks are natural.

2 – You Can Make Your Own

As previously stated, all-natural, organic juice is available for sale in the United States.  You can also make your own.  All that you need is a collection of fruits and vegetables and a juicer.  Although a juicer will cost money, on average between $50 and $200, it will be well worth the investment.  During a 5-day body detox, you can easily benefit from your purchase.  Plus, it is a home appliance that can be used again or later resold.

3 – Taste

Ask anyone who has tried water fasting or the Master Cleanse and one of their number one complaints will be taste.  With water fasting, there is no taste.  You may find yourself craving some type of flavor.  Yes, this craving will likely pass, but it may seem unbearable.  If you enjoy good tasting foods and drinks, a juice fast is a better option for you.  In fact, that is another benefit to buying a juicer, as you can experiment with flavors to create your own unique blend of all-natural fruit or vegetable juices.

4 – Nutrients

The Master Cleanse involves cayenne pepper and grade B maple syrup.  These two items help to give you some nutrients, although small.  On the other hand, you will receive no nutrients when on a water fast.  That is why extended detoxification is advised against.  With juice fasting, you do not have this problem.  You will still receive nutrients that the body needs to stay health.  For that reason, you will not only feel an improvement at the conclusion of your detox diet, but during it as well.

5 – Weight Loss

Unfortunately, many people make the mistake of believing that you cannot lose weight while on a juice diet.  This is not true.  When on a juice fast, you eliminate solid foods.  That allow will reduce your calorie intake and help you shed the pounds.  Yes, you may not lose as much weight on a juice fast as you would fasting on water, but you will notice a difference.  Even still, a juice fast is recommended for improvement of overall health and wellbeing; it should not be used only as a weight loss plan.

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There are many foods that you need to be aware of that are laden with cholesterol. It is important that you are aware of the many types of foods for the sake of your family’s health.

A List of Cholesterol Laden Foods

Interesting enough, a sheep or beef brain is on the top of the list for the most cholesterol in foods. Makes you wanna run out and buy a couple, eh? Well, rest assured I won’t be anytime soon!! That is for sure.

Next on the list is fish oil. While there are many good attributes for it, there are also precautions that you must know about. Fish oil has a lot of cholesterol.

Chicken liver anyone? - Well, coming in as number three on the list is tasty chicken liver. I think that I will pass on this one as well. I am sure that many of us will.

Raw eggs (especially the yolk) - I am sure that there are many people out there who love the incredible edible egg, right? Yeah, I do but it doesn’t like us so we need to eat them in moderation.

Beef bi-products - Liver or tongues anyone? Nah, I didn’t think so. There are many people who like to fry up a batch now and again. If the grease isn’t bad enough, then eat some bi-products to add more to your already high cholesterol.

Canned crustaceans? - Uhm you mean as in shrimp and fish? I don’t think so. There are many that you think in your mind are very good for you. So since they are ‘good’ for you, you decide to go ahead and fry them; making them better? I sincerely doubt it. They are still high in cholesterol.

Fast foods - Well, this is definitely a no-brainer (to say the least). Uhm, maybe or maybe not, who knows. Maybe you didn’t know that those morning biscuits and sausage were loaded with all the fattening grease? Perhaps you don’t think about it while driving down the road on your way to work? Who knows, but now you do.

Pork anyone? - Did you know that pork is high in fat and cholesterol already. They are some of the nastiest animals and eat just about anything. They are full of cholesterol and sadly enough, many people fry them in grease.

There are many types of food that are loaded with cholesterol. We can choose to be knowledgeable in what we do or we can continue feeding our bodies junk. The choice is yours!

For more healthy dieting tips, visit our blog by clicking the link in this sentence. Also, remember that the information in this article is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your physician before taking any medical advice.

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