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Weather & Climate in Munkfors, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Munkfors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.8386°N, 13.5436°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Apr 11, 1993 | 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden | M3.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 135 km | 23 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1994 | 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden | M2.6 | 145 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 | - | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in |
Munkfors has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 19°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.3").