Weather & Climate in Högsäter, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Högsäter has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.9000°N, 11.9833°E |
| 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 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 72 km | 23 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 64 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 83 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in |
Högsäter has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").