Lidköping, Sweden

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23,585 Population 45/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Lidköping has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area522.0 sq mi (1,352.0 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates58.5052°N, 13.1577°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 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 M3.8 145 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 144 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 116 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 108 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 145 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 52 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 128 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 122 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 18 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 113 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 - 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in

Lidköping has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.2").

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