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Weather & Climate in Otterbäcken, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Otterbäcken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.9500°N, 14.0333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1994 | 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden | M2.6 | 60 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 | — | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in |
Otterbäcken has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.2").