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Weather & Climate in Örkelljunga, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Örkelljunga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°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 36.6 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,541/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.2834°N, 13.2777°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Aug 6, 2012 | 39 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1995 | 20 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden | M3.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark | M3.0 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 29 km NNW of Nykøbing Sjælland, Denmark | M3.0 | 113 km | 0 km |
| Mar 3, 2005 | 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark | M2.8 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 2004 | Denmark | M2.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2005 | 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark | M2.7 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden | M2.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 1993 | 11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark | M2.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2005 | 13 km NNW of Kalundborg, Denmark | M2.6 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 2 km W of Køge, Denmark | M2.5 | 116 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Örkelljunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (2.0").