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Weather & Climate in Vidsel, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vidsel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 33.5°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.8353°N, 20.5191°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Mar 19, 2016 | 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden | M4.2 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 0 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M4.0 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden | M3.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1992 | 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1991 | 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden | M3.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1992 | 4 km E of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1992 | 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 16 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1992 | 13 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden | M3.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.6 in |
Vidsel has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 12°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.1").