Björkvik, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

511 Population 373/sq mi density

1,352 ft Elevation 412 meters

31°F Avg Temperature -1°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

Björkvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	30.8°F
	43% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-10°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,352 ft (412 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density	373/sq mi
Coordinates	65.5000°N, 15.5667°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 16.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on May 21, 2006.

Jan 5, 1993	17 km NE of Vilhelmina, Sweden	M4.2	105 km
Mar 31, 2001	24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.8	144 km
Aug 3, 1992	24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway	M3.6	145 km
Jun 24, 2005	31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.3	148 km
Sep 17, 1992	northern Norway	M3.3	112 km
Jun 28, 2005	30 km ESE of Sorsele, Sweden	M3.1	119 km
Apr 18, 1990	19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.1	113 km
Apr 16, 2001	18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.1	137 km
Mar 29, 1995	20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.0	139 km
May 5, 1992	35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.0	108 km
Nov 25, 1992	28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.0	116 km
May 21, 2006	23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway	M2.9	147 km
May 21, 1992	32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.9	115 km
Jun 23, 1993	44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.8	102 km
Feb 20, 1992	21 km E of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.8	99 km
Jun 11, 1994	northern Norway	M2.8	148 km
Jan 19, 1991	23 km E of Sorsele, Sweden	M2.8	114 km
May 1, 2005	7 km NNE of Nesna, Norway	M2.7	140 km
Apr 19, 1993	25 km NW of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.7	137 km
May 26, 1992	39 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.6	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1940	NORTHERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	118 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-10°C)	2.7 in
February	13°F (-11°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
March	19°F (-7°C)	2.1 in
April	28°F (-2°C)	1.6 in	Driest
May	38°F (3°C)	1.8 in
June	47°F (9°C)	3.0 in
July	52°F (11°C)	4.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	49°F (10°C)	3.7 in
September	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in
October	32°F (-0°C)	3.0 in
November	21°F (-6°C)	2.7 in
December	15°F (-9°C)	2.4 in

Björkvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 13°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (1.6").

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