Weather & Climate in Vänersborg, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vänersborg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 482.2 sq mi (1,249.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.3808°N, 12.3234°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden | M3.6 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 69 km | 13 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 78 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark | M2.5 | 143 km | 0 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 111 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 | - | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in |
Vänersborg has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 28°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.8").