Halmstad, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

70,480 Population 47/sq mi density

36 ft Elevation 11 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$54,648 median income, unemployment

Halmstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	44.8°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	36 ft (11 m)
Area	1,501.6 sq mi (3,889.0 km²)
Population Density	47/sq mi
Coordinates	56.6745°N, 12.8568°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"

5% below US avg

Snowfall 11.3"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.90"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 29, 2015.

Aug 6, 2012	39 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden	M4.2	50 km
Oct 4, 1995	20 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden	M3.9	33 km
May 24, 1990	10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden	M3.6	107 km
Jul 29, 2015	4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden	M3.4	138 km
May 30, 1995	5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark	M3.2	143 km
Feb 3, 2005	32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark	M3.0	118 km
Feb 3, 2005	29 km NNW of Nykøbing Sjælland, Denmark	M3.0	103 km
Mar 3, 2005	29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark	M2.8	120 km
Mar 10, 2004	Denmark	M2.8	91 km
Feb 1, 2005	32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark	M2.7	110 km
Aug 29, 1993	26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden	M2.7	51 km
Dec 7, 1993	11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark	M2.7	61 km
Mar 16, 2005	13 km NNW of Kalundborg, Denmark	M2.6	148 km
Feb 23, 2004	2 km W of Køge, Denmark	M2.5	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	2.2 in
March	35°F (2°C)	2.5 in
April	42°F (6°C)	2.0 in	Driest
May	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.9 in
July	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in
September	53°F (12°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
October	46°F (8°C)	3.6 in
November	38°F (3°C)	3.5 in
December	33°F (0°C)	3.6 in

Halmstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.0").

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