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Pajala, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,032 Population 1,392/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -0°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,648 median income, unemployment
Pajala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average31.1°F
42% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,392/sq mi
Coordinates67.2128°N, 23.3661°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 30, 2015.

Jul 30, 2015 0 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M4.0 117 km
Nov 3, 1992 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.6 110 km
Nov 26, 1992 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 109 km
Oct 7, 1992 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 111 km
Apr 28, 1992 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 112 km
Oct 15, 1992 4 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 113 km
Jul 14, 1992 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 108 km
Sep 17, 1992 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 108 km
Jun 25, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 108 km
Jan 13, 1992 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 109 km
May 22, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 111 km
Oct 20, 1992 15 km S of Kiruna, Sweden M3.4 144 km
May 15, 1992 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 111 km
Sep 9, 1993 16 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 106 km
Feb 21, 1992 13 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 111 km
Aug 19, 1993 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 104 km
Aug 20, 1992 10 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 111 km
Sep 28, 1990 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 108 km
Dec 17, 1992 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 114 km
May 13, 1994 21 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
May 42°F (6°C) 1.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
October 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 1.8 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 1.4 in

Pajala has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 7°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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