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Weather & Climate in Varnhem, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Varnhem has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 27.8 sq mi (72.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.3833°N, 13.6500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Feb 1, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden | M3.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 18 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1994 | 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden | M2.6 | 91 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 | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in |
Varnhem has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 27°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").