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Weather & Climate in Säffle, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Säffle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,886/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.1323°N, 12.9289°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 19, 1992 | 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway | M3.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1994 | 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden | M2.6 | 127 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 140 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 44 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Säffle has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").