Vargön, Sweden

Full City Profile

4,942 Population 3,089/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Vargön has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density3,089/sq mi
Coordinates58.3560°N, 12.3906°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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 M3.8 122 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 89 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 68 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 99 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 81 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 111 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 75 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 65 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 147 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 148 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 111 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 130 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 145 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 115 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 - 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in

Vargön has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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