Jössefors, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

711 Population 1,247/sq mi density

249 ft Elevation 76 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$56,808 median income, unemployment

Jössefors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	40.9°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	249 ft (76 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	1,247/sq mi
Coordinates	59.6730°N, 12.5034°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"

19% below US avg

Snowfall 11.2"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.27"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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	100 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	91 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	105 km
Apr 7, 2004	11 km N of Sand, Norway	M3.4	107 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	11 km
Feb 1, 1995	11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden	M3.4	145 km
Nov 27, 1993	4 km SW of Sand, Norway	M3.1	96 km
May 25, 2008	4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway	M2.9	105 km
Jun 23, 2018	2 km SW of Götene, Sweden	M2.8	140 km
Aug 22, 1994	21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway	M2.7	138 km
Nov 19, 1994	7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	98 km
Nov 21, 1994	6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	96 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	137 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	133 km
Dec 12, 1994	8 km S of Rotnes, Norway	M2.6	99 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	—	105 km
1969	NORSALV RIVER	Meteorological	5.0 m	—	64 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	23°F (-5°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.9 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in
May	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
June	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in
July	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	58°F (15°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
September	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
October	42°F (5°C)	3.3 in
November	32°F (0°C)	3.2 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	2.4 in

Jössefors has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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