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Weather & Climate in Vallargärdet, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vallargärdet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4774°N, 13.5851°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden | M3.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1994 | 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden | M2.6 | 113 km | 5 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 | — | 10 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in |
Vallargärdet has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 25°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").