Laxå, Sweden

Full City Profile

3,161 Population 1,806/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Laxå has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density1,806/sq mi
Coordinates58.9863°N, 14.6190°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 135 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 53 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 85 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 33 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 - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Laxå has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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