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Weather & Climate in Västerås, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Västerås has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 2,020.9 sq mi (5,234.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.6162°N, 16.5528°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Dec 12, 1990 | 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden | M3.9 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden | M3.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden | M2.7 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Mar 30, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Norrtälje, Sweden | M2.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1994 | 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden | M2.6 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 14 km NE of Åkersberga, Sweden | M2.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 6 km NNE of Åkersberga, Sweden | M2.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 6 km E of Dalarö, Sweden | M2.5 | 123 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in |
Västerås has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.9").