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Weather & Climate in Avesta, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Avesta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,064/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.1427°N, 16.1630°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Dec 12, 1990 | 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden | M3.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden | M3.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden | M2.7 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Mar 30, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Norrtälje, Sweden | M2.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 14 km NE of Åkersberga, Sweden | M2.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 6 km NNE of Åkersberga, Sweden | M2.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Avesta has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.2").