Grängesberg, Sweden

Full City Profile

2,119 Population 711/sq mi density
1,001 ft Elevation 305 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Grängesberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density711/sq mi
Coordinates60.0747°N, 15.0078°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 15, 1994.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 105 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 15 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 144 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 - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.0 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
October 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.3 in

Grängesberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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