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Weather & Climate in Åmål, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Åmål has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.0510°N, 12.7049°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 19, 1992 | 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway | M3.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1994 | 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden | M2.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 132 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Åmål has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").