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Weather & Climate in Skärhamn, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skärhamn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.9867°N, 11.5574°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 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 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden | M3.6 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 29 km | 13 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark | M3.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 25 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden | M2.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark | M2.5 | 81 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Skärhamn has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.6").