Forsbacka, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

1,748 Population 2,331/sq mi density

472 ft Elevation 144 meters

36°F Avg Temperature 2°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

Forsbacka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	35.7°F
	34% below US avg
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	472 ft (144 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	2,331/sq mi
Coordinates	64.7667°N, 20.5000°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 9.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 19, 2016.

Mar 19, 2016	56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden	M4.2	100 km
Jun 15, 2010	13 km S of Bureå, Sweden	M4.1	47 km
May 22, 1992	33 km E of Sävar, Sweden	M3.8	102 km
Feb 15, 1993	16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden	M3.8	44 km
Apr 17, 1995	13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden	M3.7	19 km
Sep 23, 1991	10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden	M3.5	44 km
Jun 6, 1991	41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden	M3.1	132 km
Jun 28, 2005	30 km ESE of Sorsele, Sweden	M3.1	133 km
Apr 16, 1992	21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden	M2.9	62 km
Jan 19, 1991	23 km E of Sorsele, Sweden	M2.8	145 km
May 22, 2007	19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden	M2.7	41 km
Aug 22, 1990	5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden	M2.6	91 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	16°F (-9°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	17°F (-9°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	24°F (-4°C)	1.4 in
April	33°F (1°C)	1.2 in
May	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in
June	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in
July	59°F (15°C)	3.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
September	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in
October	36°F (2°C)	2.2 in
November	25°F (-4°C)	2.2 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	1.7 in

Forsbacka has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 16°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.2").

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