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Grebbestad, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,877 Population 861/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°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
Grebbestad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density861/sq mi
Coordinates58.7025°N, 11.2574°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 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 56 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 144 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 133 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 107 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 27 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 73 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 44 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 130 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 80 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 71 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 126 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 144 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 116 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 55 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 74 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 115 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 50 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m — 106 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m — 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in

Grebbestad has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.8").

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