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Weather & Climate in Alfta, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alfta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,389/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.3468°N, 16.0750°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Apr 11, 1993 | 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden | M3.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 9 km SE of Njurundabommen, Sweden | M3.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2005 | 8 km SE of Söråker, Sweden | M3.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
Alfta has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 20°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.9").