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Weather & Climate in Halmstad, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Halmstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 271 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1,501.6 sq mi (3,889.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.6745°N, 12.8568°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Aug 6, 2012 | 39 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1995 | 20 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden | M3.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden | M3.6 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 138 km | 13 km |
| May 30, 1995 | 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark | M3.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark | M3.0 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 29 km NNW of Nykøbing Sjælland, Denmark | M3.0 | 103 km | 0 km |
| Mar 3, 2005 | 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark | M2.8 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 2004 | Denmark | M2.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2005 | 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark | M2.7 | 110 km | 0 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden | M2.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 1993 | 11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark | M2.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2005 | 13 km NNW of Kalundborg, Denmark | M2.6 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 2 km W of Køge, Denmark | M2.5 | 143 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in |
Halmstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.0").