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Weather & Climate in Tanumshede, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tanumshede has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.0 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,063/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.7239°N, 11.3259°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 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 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden | M3.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 24 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 76 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 49 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 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 115 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark | M2.5 | 138 km | 0 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 | - | 105 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in |
Tanumshede has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.8").