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Weather & Climate in Färgelanda, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Färgelanda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.4 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,928/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.5682°N, 11.9924°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 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 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden | M3.6 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 86 km | 13 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 76 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark | M2.5 | 144 km | 0 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 | - | 139 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in |
Färgelanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.1").