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 Average40.3°F
25% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density2,562/sq mi
Coordinates59.7124°N, 14.1683°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

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").

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