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Weather & Climate in Gällivare, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gällivare has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 30.5°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.1339°N, 20.6528°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jul 30, 2015 | 0 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M4.0 | 1 km | 16 km |
| Nov 3, 1992 | 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.6 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.5 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.5 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1992 | 4 km E of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 5 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1992 | 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 30 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1992 | 15 km S of Kiruna, Sweden | M3.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 16 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 16 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1992 | 13 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1992 | 10 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 20 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 21 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 21 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.5 in |
Gällivare has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 9°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.0").