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Weather & Climate in Backe, Sweden

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Backe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average35.5°F
34% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density907/sq mi
Coordinates63.8167°N, 16.4000°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jan 5, 1993 17 km NE of Vilhelmina, Sweden M4.2 105 km 33 km
Oct 12, 1998 14 km S of Bredbyn, Sweden M3.4 101 km 10 km
Mar 30, 1990 30 km NNW of Bergeforsen, Sweden M2.9 121 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
October 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.7 in

Backe has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 14°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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