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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,634/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.2834°N, 13.2777°E |
| 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").