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Nora, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,597 Population 2,649/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
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Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,308 median income, unemployment
Nora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density2,649/sq mi
Coordinates59.5193°N, 15.0398°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 10.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 104 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 73 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 115 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 143 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 82 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 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 38°F (4°C) 1.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in

Nora has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 24°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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