Götene, Sweden

Full City Profile

5,153 Population 2,684/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Götene 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. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density2,684/sq mi
Coordinates58.5282°N, 13.4946°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 133 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 124 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 150 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 32 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 147 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 140 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 2 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 93 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 - 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in

Götene has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 28°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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