Skoghall, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

13,605 Population 2,743/sq mi density

184 ft Elevation 56 meters

44°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

Skoghall has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	43.7°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	184 ft (56 m)
Area	5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density	2,743/sq mi
Coordinates	59.3232°N, 13.4655°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 6.5"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.72"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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	140 km
Apr 11, 1993	2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden	M3.7	135 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	129 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	77 km
Feb 1, 1995	11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden	M3.4	84 km
Jun 23, 2018	2 km SW of Götene, Sweden	M2.8	90 km
May 15, 1994	13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden	M2.6	108 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	—	9 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	1.7 in
February	28°F (-2°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	1.5 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.6 in
May	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
July	62°F (17°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	60°F (16°C)	2.6 in
September	52°F (11°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
October	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in
November	37°F (3°C)	2.6 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	2.0 in

Skoghall has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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