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Weather & Climate in Uddevalla, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Uddevalla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 785.3 sq mi (2,034.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.3478°N, 11.9424°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 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden | M3.6 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 61 km | 13 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 57 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark | M2.5 | 124 km | 0 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 90 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 | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in |
Uddevalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 28°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.1").