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Älvsbyn, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,976 Population 1,796/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,648 median income, unemployment
Älvsbyn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average34.9°F
35% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density1,796/sq mi
Coordinates65.6762°N, 21.0016°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.87"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2018.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 98 km
Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 132 km
Feb 15, 1993 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden M3.8 141 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 123 km
Nov 3, 1992 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.6 139 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 107 km
Oct 7, 1992 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 143 km
Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 89 km
Nov 26, 1992 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 149 km
Jan 13, 1992 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 135 km
May 22, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 141 km
Jul 14, 1992 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 144 km
Sep 17, 1992 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 147 km
Jun 25, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 142 km
Sep 28, 1990 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 144 km
Dec 17, 1992 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 144 km
Sep 15, 1993 23 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 143 km
Jun 28, 2005 30 km ESE of Sorsele, Sweden M3.1 134 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 93 km
Jul 29, 1994 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.1 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.1 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
October 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.5 in

Älvsbyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.1").

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