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Weather & Climate in Fjällbacka, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fjällbacka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 269/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.0497°N, 12.5667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 19, 1992 | 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway | M3.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1994 | 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden | M2.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | — | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Fjällbacka has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").