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Weather & Climate in Frändefors, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frändefors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 29°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 31.1 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,561/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.5000°N, 12.2833°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 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden | M3.6 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 81 km | 13 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 83 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark | M2.5 | 150 km | 0 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 107 km | 10 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 | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in |
Frändefors has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 28°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.8").