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Weather & Climate in Älvsbyn, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Älvsbyn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 34.9°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,796/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.6762°N, 21.0016°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Mar 19, 2016 | 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden | M4.2 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden | M4.1 | 132 km | 22 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden | M3.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1992 | 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1991 | 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden | M3.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden | M3.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1992 | 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 23 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2005 | 30 km ESE of Sorsele, Sweden | M3.1 | 134 km | 22 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden | M3.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1994 | 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in |
Älvsbyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.1").