Färgelanda, Sweden

Full City Profile

1,938 Population 1,882/sq mi density
308 ft Elevation 94 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Färgelanda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,882/sq mi
Coordinates58.5682°N, 11.9924°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 89 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 127 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 118 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 133 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 86 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 56 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 76 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 85 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 76 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 86 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 116 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 147 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 127 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 89 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 116 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 90 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 144 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 - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in

Färgelanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.1").

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