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Garphyttan, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,613 Population 2,408/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,308 median income, unemployment
Garphyttan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density2,408/sq mi
Coordinates59.3043°N, 14.9462°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 118 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 97 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 92 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 122 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 59 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 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Garphyttan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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