Kil, Sweden

Full City Profile

7,627 Population 22/sq mi density
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Kil 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. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area345.6 sq mi (895.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates59.5023°N, 13.3128°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 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 M3.8 135 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 129 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 139 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 129 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 150 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 59 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 106 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 141 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 110 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 146 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 145 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 148 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 16 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
November 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Kil has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.3").

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