Sweden » Weather

In Sweden, the sun does not set in summers in northern parts whereas in winters it does not rise above the horizon. Sweden has a mild climate but it remains cold mostly. The climate changes in Sweden are dependent on the terrain and the geographical location. The Sweden summers are bright and can be very hot but get shorter further north. There is darkness between sunset and sunrise only. Winters of Sweden can be bitterly cold and long, especially in the north. The winter season in the north of Sweden can last for seven months whereas it lasts for two months in the south. Northern parts also experiences strong snowfall in the winters whereas there is prolonged summer season in the south. In the North of the Arctic Circle, the sun never sets for part of each summer between mid-may to mid-June, which is called the Midnight Sun. The sun stays above the horizon line before starting to rise again. The opposite occurs in the winter, when night is unending for a corresponding period. These are the called the Polar Nights.

The weather of Sweden between north and south is particularly quite different. The country’s south has a temperate climate, with the cold winters and cool to warm summers. The summer days in Sweden are long with sunshine and an average temperature around 22 degrees.Temperatures in Sweden remain similar during midsummer over much of the country.  In most northern regions average summer temperatures reach about 11 degrees, and often drop below zero. The far north has a sub-Arctic climate. South-west coastal region, between Gothenburg and Malmo are the warmest areas of Sweden. The east coast remains cold because of the Baltic Sea which often freezes.

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Minimum Period of Record: 12 years

 

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Minimum Period of Record: 10 years