Haparanda, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

6,679 Population 2,771/sq mi density

16 ft Elevation 5 meters

35°F Avg Temperature 1°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

Haparanda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	34.5°F
	36% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Area	240.9 sq mi (624.0 km²)
Population Density	2,771/sq mi
Coordinates	65.8355°N, 24.1368°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 10.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.56"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2018.

Mar 19, 2016	56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden	M4.2	114 km
Jun 27, 2018	15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden	M3.5	55 km
Jun 6, 1991	41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden	M3.1	76 km
Jun 6, 1993	53 km SW of Pajala, Sweden	M3.1	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	12°F (-11°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	13°F (-11°C)	1.4 in
March	22°F (-6°C)	1.4 in
April	31°F (-0°C)	1.2 in	Driest
May	43°F (6°C)	1.3 in
June	55°F (13°C)	1.7 in
July	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
September	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in
October	36°F (2°C)	2.4 in
November	24°F (-4°C)	2.3 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	1.9 in

Haparanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 12°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.2").

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