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Weather & Climate in Jössefors, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jössefors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.6730°N, 12.5034°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 107 km | 23 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 99 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 | — | 105 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in |
Jössefors has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").