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Molkom, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,896 Population 1,772/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income, unemployment
Molkom has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area113.5 sq mi (294.0 km²)
Population Density1,772/sq mi
Coordinates59.6006°N, 13.7212°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 M3.7 104 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 76 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 110 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 121 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 118 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 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in

Molkom has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.4").

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