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Weather & Climate in Smedjebacken, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Smedjebacken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 285 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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,648/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.1418°N, 15.4142°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Dec 12, 1990 | 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden | M3.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden | M3.7 | 12 km | 10 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 | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in |
Smedjebacken has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.3").