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Kiruna, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
17,037 Population 3,872/sq mi density
1,900 ft Elevation 579 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,648 median income, unemployment
Kiruna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average29.9°F
45% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density3,872/sq mi
Coordinates67.8557°N, 20.2251°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 30, 2015.

Jul 30, 2015 0 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M4.0 83 km
Nov 3, 1992 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.6 107 km
Nov 26, 1992 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 98 km
Oct 7, 1992 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 103 km
Apr 28, 1992 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 93 km
Oct 15, 1992 4 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 83 km
Jul 14, 1992 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 103 km
Sep 17, 1992 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 100 km
Jun 25, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 105 km
Jan 13, 1992 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 112 km
May 22, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 106 km
Oct 20, 1992 15 km S of Kiruna, Sweden M3.4 15 km
May 15, 1992 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 92 km
Sep 9, 1993 16 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 95 km
Feb 21, 1992 13 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 95 km
Aug 19, 1993 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 88 km
Aug 20, 1992 10 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 92 km
Sep 28, 1990 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 103 km
Dec 17, 1992 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 102 km
May 13, 1994 21 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.9 in
March 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
May 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
June 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
September 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
October 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 1.4 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 1.2 in

Kiruna has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 10°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.8").

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