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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. The area gets 279 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,936/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.3559°N, 11.2241°W |
| 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").