Weather & Climate in Filipstad, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Filipstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,562/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.7124°N, 14.1683°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden | M3.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1994 | 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden | M2.6 | 115 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 | - | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in |
Filipstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").