Weather & Climate in Smögen, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Smögen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,914/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.3559°N, 11.2241°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 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 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden | M3.6 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 74 km | 13 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 35 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark | M2.5 | 99 km | 0 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 50 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: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in |
Smögen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.7").