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Weather & Climate in Fagersta, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fagersta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.0042°N, 15.7932°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Dec 12, 1990 | 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden | M3.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden | M3.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden | M2.7 | 149 km | 15 km |
| May 15, 1994 | 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden | M2.6 | 143 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 | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in |
Fagersta has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.2").