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Weather & Climate in Övertorneå, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Övertorneå has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 33.2°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 100.8 sq mi (261.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.3878°N, 23.6543°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Nov 3, 1992 | 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden | M3.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1992 | 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1992 | 13 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 16 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 21 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1992 | 10 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 23 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 53 km SW of Pajala, Sweden | M3.1 | 81 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) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in |
Övertorneå has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 10°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.1").