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Weather & Climate in Älvkarleby, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Älvkarleby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 98.8 sq mi (256.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.5708°N, 17.4490°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Dec 12, 1990 | 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden | M3.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden | M3.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden | M2.7 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Mar 30, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Norrtälje, Sweden | M2.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 14 km NE of Åkersberga, Sweden | M2.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 6 km NNE of Åkersberga, Sweden | M2.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Älvkarleby has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.3").