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Weather & Climate in Hofors, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hofors 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. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.5457°N, 16.2867°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden | M3.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Hofors has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.2").