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Weather & Climate in Forsbacka, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Forsbacka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 35.7°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.7667°N, 20.5000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Mar 19, 2016 | 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden | M4.2 | 100 km | 15 km |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden | M4.1 | 47 km | 22 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden | M3.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden | M3.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden | M3.7 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1991 | 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden | M3.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden | M3.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2005 | 30 km ESE of Sorsele, Sweden | M3.1 | 133 km | 22 km |
| Apr 16, 1992 | 21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden | M2.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1991 | 23 km E of Sorsele, Sweden | M2.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2007 | 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden | M2.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden | M2.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in |
Forsbacka has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 16°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.2").