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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. The area gets 278 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,626/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.7124°N, 14.1683°W |
| 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").