Väjern, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

659 Population 4,119/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

45°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

Väjern has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	44.5°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Area	15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²)
Population Density	4,119/sq mi
Coordinates	58.3833°N, 11.2667°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 9.8"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.66"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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	91 km
May 24, 1990	10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden	M3.6	109 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	62 km
Jul 29, 2015	4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden	M3.4	75 km
May 10, 1994	24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden	M3.2	38 km
Sep 28, 1993	44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden	M2.9	49 km
Apr 22, 1993	13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden	M2.8	45 km
Jun 23, 2018	2 km SW of Götene, Sweden	M2.8	129 km
Apr 26, 2005	24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark	M2.7	101 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	93 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	145 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	103 km
Aug 29, 1991	43 km W of Smögen, Sweden	M2.6	46 km
Jun 8, 2005	3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark	M2.6	85 km
Apr 25, 2008	9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark	M2.5	103 km
May 23, 1990	50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden	M2.5	51 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	—	140 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	2.7 in
February	28°F (-2°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
March	34°F (1°C)	2.2 in
April	42°F (5°C)	1.7 in	Driest
May	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
July	62°F (17°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in
September	53°F (12°C)	3.1 in
October	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
November	38°F (3°C)	3.5 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	3.0 in

Väjern has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.7").

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