Fjällbacka, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

812 Population 269/sq mi density

446 ft Elevation 136 meters

42°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

Fjällbacka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	42.1°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	446 ft (136 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density	269/sq mi
Coordinates	59.0497°N, 12.5667°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"

19% below US avg

Snowfall 12.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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	90 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	145 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	72 km
Jul 29, 2015	4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden	M3.4	144 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	78 km
Feb 1, 1995	11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden	M3.4	96 km
May 10, 1994	24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden	M3.2	139 km
Sep 28, 1993	44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden	M2.9	129 km
Apr 22, 1993	13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden	M2.8	139 km
Jun 23, 2018	2 km SW of Götene, Sweden	M2.8	79 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	138 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	127 km
Aug 29, 1991	43 km W of Smögen, Sweden	M2.6	140 km
Dec 12, 1994	8 km S of Rotnes, Norway	M2.6	142 km
May 15, 1994	13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden	M2.6	145 km
May 23, 1990	50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden	M2.5	135 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	—	126 km
1969	NORSALV RIVER	Meteorological	5.0 m	—	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	2.4 in
February	26°F (-4°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	32°F (-0°C)	1.9 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.9 in
May	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
June	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
July	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in
September	51°F (10°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
October	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in
November	35°F (1°C)	3.3 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.7 in

Fjällbacka has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").

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