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Weather & Climate in Kiruna, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kiruna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 29.9°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (579 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,872/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.8557°N, 20.2251°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jul 30, 2015 | 0 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M4.0 | 83 km | 16 km |
| Nov 3, 1992 | 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1992 | 4 km E of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1992 | 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1992 | 15 km S of Kiruna, Sweden | M3.4 | 15 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 16 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1992 | 13 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1992 | 10 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 21 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.2 in |
Kiruna has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 10°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.8").