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Weather & Climate in Pajala, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pajala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 58°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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 31.1°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.2128°N, 23.3661°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jul 30, 2015 | 0 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M4.0 | 117 km | 16 km |
| Nov 3, 1992 | 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1992 | 4 km E of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1992 | 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1992 | 15 km S of Kiruna, Sweden | M3.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 16 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1992 | 13 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1992 | 10 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 21 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.4 in |
Pajala has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 7°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.1").