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Weather & Climate in Lysekil, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lysekil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°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 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,049/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.2743°N, 11.4358°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 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden | M3.6 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 59 km | 13 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 30 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark | M2.5 | 98 km | 0 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Lysekil has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.7").