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Weather & Climate in Bengtsfors, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bengtsfors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,070/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.0291°N, 12.2321°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 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 126 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 116 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 | — | 111 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in |
Bengtsfors has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and May the driest (1.9").