Fagersta, Sweden

Full City Profile

11,771 Population 3,216/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Fagersta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density3,216/sq mi
Coordinates60.0042°N, 15.7932°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 5, 1995.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 62 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 37 km
Apr 5, 1995 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.7 149 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 143 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 - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 29°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
September 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Fagersta has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.2").

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