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Skara, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
11,437 Population 3,552/sq mi density
394 ft Elevation 120 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°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
Skara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density3,552/sq mi
Coordinates58.3866°N, 13.4384°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 145 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 136 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 111 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 43 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 140 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 131 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 15 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 102 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 — 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in

Skara has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 27°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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