Kungshamn, Sweden

Full City Profile

4,866 Population 2,163/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Kungshamn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density2,163/sq mi
Coordinates58.3631°N, 11.2594°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 93 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 107 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 65 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 73 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 36 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 49 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 43 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 130 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 99 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 94 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 147 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 104 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 45 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 83 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 100 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Kungshamn has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.7").

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