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Weather & Climate in Alafors, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alafors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.9258°N, 12.0784°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Aug 6, 2012 | 39 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1995 | 20 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden | M3.6 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 17 km | 13 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 57 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden | M2.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark | M2.5 | 105 km | 0 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in |
Alafors has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.9").