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Weather & Climate in Falun, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Falun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 1,059.1 sq mi (2,743.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.6036°N, 15.6260°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden | M3.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in |
Falun has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.0").