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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. 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 31.1 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) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 482.2 sq mi (1,249.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.3808°N, 12.3234°W |
| 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").