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Frändefors, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
640 Population 1,561/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income, unemployment
Frändefors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,561/sq mi
Coordinates58.5000°N, 12.2833°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 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 M3.8 106 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 122 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 74 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 81 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 139 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 102 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 83 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 103 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 80 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 69 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 134 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 134 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 105 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 134 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 150 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 107 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 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in

Frändefors has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 28°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.8").

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