Backa, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

1,516 Population 2,807/sq mi density

190 ft Elevation 58 meters

36°F Avg Temperature 2°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$56,808 median income, unemployment

Backa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	35.6°F
	34% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-9°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	190 ft (58 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	2,807/sq mi
Coordinates	64.9833°N, 21.0667°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 9.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.52"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 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	68 km
Jun 15, 2010	13 km S of Bureå, Sweden	M4.1	55 km
May 22, 1992	33 km E of Sävar, Sweden	M3.8	120 km
Feb 15, 1993	16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden	M3.8	65 km
Apr 17, 1995	13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden	M3.7	52 km
Sep 23, 1991	10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden	M3.5	33 km
Jun 27, 2018	15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden	M3.5	120 km
Jun 6, 1991	41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden	M3.1	96 km
Jun 28, 2005	30 km ESE of Sorsele, Sweden	M3.1	145 km
Apr 16, 1992	21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden	M2.9	92 km
May 22, 2007	19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden	M2.7	73 km
Aug 22, 1990	5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden	M2.6	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-9°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	16°F (-9°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	24°F (-5°C)	1.3 in
April	33°F (1°C)	1.2 in
May	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in
June	55°F (13°C)	1.8 in
July	59°F (15°C)	2.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	56°F (13°C)	2.5 in
September	46°F (8°C)	2.1 in
October	36°F (2°C)	2.2 in
November	25°F (-4°C)	2.2 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	1.7 in

Backa has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 15°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.1").

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