Forshaga, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

6,361 Population 2,945/sq mi density

207 ft Elevation 63 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°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

Forshaga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	41.4°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	207 ft (63 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density	2,945/sq mi
Coordinates	59.5254°N, 13.4813°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 10.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 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	145 km
Apr 11, 1993	2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden	M3.7	120 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	146 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	138 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	66 km
Feb 1, 1995	11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden	M3.4	105 km
Nov 27, 1993	4 km SW of Sand, Norway	M3.1	146 km
Jun 23, 2018	2 km SW of Götene, Sweden	M2.8	112 km
May 15, 1994	13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden	M2.6	121 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	—	14 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-5°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	31°F (-1°C)	1.7 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.7 in
May	50°F (10°C)	1.7 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.5 in
July	61°F (16°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
September	51°F (10°C)	2.8 in
October	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
November	33°F (0°C)	2.9 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	2.2 in

Forshaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.3").

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