Dals Rostock, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

882 Population 1,575/sq mi density

515 ft Elevation 157 meters

43°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

Dals Rostock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	43.2°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	515 ft (157 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	1,575/sq mi
Coordinates	58.7167°N, 12.3500°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 8.3"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.35"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

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	93 km
May 24, 1990	10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden	M3.6	147 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	64 km
Jul 29, 2015	4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden	M3.4	105 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	115 km
Feb 1, 1995	11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden	M3.4	97 km
May 10, 1994	24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden	M3.2	102 km
Sep 28, 1993	44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden	M2.9	107 km
Apr 22, 1993	13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden	M2.8	101 km
Jun 23, 2018	2 km SW of Götene, Sweden	M2.8	68 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	130 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	125 km
Aug 29, 1991	43 km W of Smögen, Sweden	M2.6	113 km
May 23, 1990	50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden	M2.5	112 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	—	139 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	28°F (-2°C)	2.3 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	1.8 in
April	40°F (5°C)	1.7 in
May	51°F (10°C)	1.8 in
June	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
July	61°F (16°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
September	52°F (11°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
October	44°F (7°C)	3.3 in
November	36°F (2°C)	3.2 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	2.6 in

Dals Rostock has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 27°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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