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Weather & Climate in Björkvik, Sweden

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

Björkvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 52°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 32.4 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average30.8°F
43% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density373/sq mi
Coordinates65.5000°N, 15.5667°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 16.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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
Mar 31, 2001 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.8 144 km 10 km
Aug 3, 1992 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M3.6 145 km 10 km
Jun 24, 2005 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.3 148 km 3 km
Sep 17, 1992 northern Norway M3.3 112 km 10 km
Jun 28, 2005 30 km ESE of Sorsele, Sweden M3.1 119 km 22 km
Apr 18, 1990 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.1 113 km 5 km
Apr 16, 2001 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.1 137 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1995 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.0 139 km 10 km
May 5, 1992 35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.0 108 km 10 km
Nov 25, 1992 28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.0 116 km 10 km
May 21, 2006 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M2.9 147 km 5 km
May 21, 1992 32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.9 115 km 10 km
Jun 23, 1993 44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.8 102 km 10 km
Feb 20, 1992 21 km E of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.8 99 km 10 km
Jun 11, 1994 northern Norway M2.8 148 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1991 23 km E of Sorsele, Sweden M2.8 114 km 10 km
May 1, 2005 7 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M2.7 140 km 0 km
Apr 19, 1993 25 km NW of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.7 137 km 10 km
May 26, 1992 39 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.6 112 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1940 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 2.7 in
February 13°F (-11°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 19°F (-7°C) 2.1 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
June 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
July 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
September 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
October 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 2.4 in

Björkvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 13°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (1.6").

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