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Björneborg, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,237 Population 2,209/sq mi density
404 ft Elevation 123 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income, unemployment
Björneborg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,209/sq mi
Coordinates59.2412°N, 14.2494°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 116 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 119 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 70 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 92 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Björneborg has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.4").

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