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Weather & Climate in Åmotfors, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Åmotfors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.4 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.7619°N, 12.3621°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 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 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 95 km | 23 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 2 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 88 km | 5 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 | — | 99 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in |
Åmotfors has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").