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Weather & Climate in Överkalix, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Överkalix has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 33.3°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.3275°N, 22.8441°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Mar 19, 2016 | 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden | M4.2 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 0 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M4.0 | 131 km | 16 km |
| Nov 3, 1992 | 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden | M3.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1992 | 4 km E of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1992 | 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 16 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1992 | 13 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 23 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.7 in |
Överkalix has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 10°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.2").