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Weather & Climate in Årjäng, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Årjäng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,834/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.3922°N, 12.1334°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 128 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 117 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 135 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 | - | 88 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in |
Årjäng has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.9").