Strömstad, Sweden

Full City Profile

7,836 Population 40/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Strömstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area196.1 sq mi (508.0 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates58.9395°N, 11.1712°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 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 29 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 134 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 114 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 134 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 10 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 99 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 54 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 129 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 141 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 107 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 138 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 140 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 59 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 145 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 117 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 140 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 71 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 53 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 91 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 80 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 38°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.7 in

Strömstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.8").

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