Hofors, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

6,090 Population 2,264/sq mi density

374 ft Elevation 114 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$49,356 median income, unemployment

Hofors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	40.0°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	374 ft (114 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density	2,264/sq mi
Coordinates	60.5457°N, 16.2867°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 8.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.7 on Apr 11, 1993.

Dec 12, 1990	11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden	M3.9	89 km
Apr 11, 1993	2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden	M3.7	73 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	23°F (-5°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	29°F (-2°C)	1.5 in
April	37°F (3°C)	1.8 in
May	49°F (9°C)	1.6 in
June	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in
July	60°F (16°C)	3.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
September	49°F (9°C)	2.8 in
October	40°F (5°C)	2.4 in
November	31°F (-0°C)	2.5 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	1.9 in

Hofors has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.2").

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