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Weather & Climate in Piteå, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piteå has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 61°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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 36.7°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 940.5 sq mi (2,436.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.3172°N, 21.4794°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 56 km | 15 km |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden | M4.1 | 92 km | 22 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden | M3.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden | M3.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1991 | 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden | M3.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden | M3.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden | M3.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 1992 | 21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden | M2.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2007 | 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden | M2.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in |
Piteå has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 16°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.0").