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Weather & Climate in Ekshärad, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ekshärad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-8°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,522/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.1728°N, 13.4965°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Apr 11, 1993 | 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden | M3.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in |
Ekshärad has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 19°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.3").