Lysekil, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

7,734 Population 4,049/sq mi density

39 ft Elevation 12 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$56,808 median income, unemployment

Lysekil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	44.9°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	4,049/sq mi
Coordinates	58.2743°N, 11.4358°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"

19% below US avg

Snowfall 9.8"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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	104 km
May 24, 1990	10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden	M3.6	95 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	75 km
Jul 29, 2015	4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden	M3.4	59 km
May 10, 1994	24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden	M3.2	30 km
Sep 28, 1993	44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden	M2.9	63 km
Apr 22, 1993	13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden	M2.8	33 km
Jun 23, 2018	2 km SW of Götene, Sweden	M2.8	121 km
Apr 26, 2005	24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark	M2.7	102 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	108 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	118 km
Aug 29, 1991	43 km W of Smögen, Sweden	M2.6	57 km
Jun 8, 2005	3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark	M2.6	81 km
Apr 25, 2008	9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark	M2.5	98 km
May 23, 1990	50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden	M2.5	65 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.7 in
February	29°F (-2°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
March	35°F (2°C)	2.2 in
April	42°F (5°C)	1.7 in	Driest
May	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.5 in
July	62°F (16°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
September	54°F (12°C)	3.2 in
October	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
November	39°F (4°C)	3.4 in
December	33°F (1°C)	3.0 in

Lysekil has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.7").

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