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Weather & Climate in Karlskoga, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karlskoga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.4 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 788.8 sq mi (2,043.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.3267°N, 14.5239°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden | M3.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1994 | 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden | M2.6 | 67 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 | — | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Karlskoga has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.6").