Bäckefors, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

709 Population 1,266/sq mi density

505 ft Elevation 154 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 6°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

Bäckefors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	42.4°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	505 ft (154 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	1,266/sq mi
Coordinates	58.8049°N, 12.1620°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"

5% below US avg

Snowfall 15.4"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.17"

Driest Month (May) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Feb 19, 1992	5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway	M3.8	79 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	50 km
Jul 29, 2015	4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden	M3.4	113 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	106 km
Feb 1, 1995	11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden	M3.4	109 km
May 10, 1994	24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden	M3.2	103 km
Sep 28, 1993	44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden	M2.9	98 km
Apr 22, 1993	13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden	M2.8	104 km
Jun 23, 2018	2 km SW of Götene, Sweden	M2.8	82 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	117 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	144 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	111 km
Aug 29, 1991	43 km W of Smögen, Sweden	M2.6	107 km
May 23, 1990	50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden	M2.5	104 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1966	EASTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	124 km
1969	NORSALV RIVER	Meteorological	5.0 m	—	101 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	3.2 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
March	32°F (0°C)	2.4 in
April	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in
May	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in	Driest
June	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
July	60°F (16°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	58°F (15°C)	2.9 in
September	51°F (10°C)	3.9 in
October	44°F (6°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
November	35°F (2°C)	3.9 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	3.5 in

Bäckefors has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 26°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and May the driest (2.0").

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