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Weather & Climate in Grängesberg, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grängesberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.0747°N, 15.0078°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 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 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden | M3.7 | 15 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1994 | 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden | M2.6 | 144 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 | - | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in |
Grängesberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.5").