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Weather & Climate in Munkedal, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Munkedal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.3 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.4663°N, 11.6735°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 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 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden | M3.6 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 75 km | 13 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 56 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark | M2.5 | 123 km | 0 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 | - | 139 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in |
Munkedal has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.0").