List of extreme temperatures in Sweden

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Here is a list of the hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in various locations in Sweden since 1860. Due to the continental nature of the Swedish climate, the entire country is prone to absolute extremes, even though averages are normally moderate in most of the country.

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Highest temperatures ever recorded in Sweden

TemperatureLocationDate recorded
38.0 °C [1] Målilla, Småland June 29, 1947
38.0 °C [2] Ultuna, Uppland July 9, 1933
37.4 °C [2] Uppsala, Uppland July 9, 1933
37.2 °C Målilla, Småland July 21, 2022
37.0 °C Härsnäs, Östergötland July 21, 2022
36.9 °C [2] Harads, Norrbotten July 17, 1945
36.9 °C Horn, Östergötland July 21, 2022
36.9 °C Linköping-Malmslätt, Östergötland July 21, 2022
36.8 °C [3] Holma, Östergötland August 9, 1975
36.8 °C [2] Ulvhäll, Södermanland July 9, 1933
36.8 °C [2] Ultuna, UpplandJuly 11, 1901
36.4 °C Kvarn, ÖstergötlandJuly 21, 2022
36.4 °C [3] Holma, ÖstergötlandAugust 8, 1975
36.4 °C [3] Lessebo, SmålandAugust 8, 1975
36.4 °C [1] Gävle, Gästrikland June 30, 1947
36.2 °C [3] Eskilstuna, SödermanlandJuly 21, 2022
36.2 °C [3] Målilla, SmålandAugust 10, 1992
36.2 °C [3] Målilla, SmålandAugust 8, 1975
36.0 °C [3] Örebro-Ekeby, Närke August 7, 1975
36.0 °C [3] Sala, Västmanland August 6, 1975
36.0 °C [1] Ängelholm, Skåne June 30, 1947
36.0 °C [2] Västerås, VästmanlandJuly 9, 1933
36.0 °C [2] Experimentalfältet, UpplandJuly 9, 1933
36.0 °C [2] Sveg, Härjedalen July 8, 1933
36.0 °C [2] Borås, Västergötland July 20, 1901

Highest temperature readings (provincial records)

TemperatureLocationProvinceDate recorded
100.4 °F / 38 °C [1] [4] Målilla Småland June 29, 1947
100.4 °F / 38 °C [2] [5] Ultuna Uppland July 9, 1933
98.6 °F / 37 °C Härsnäs Östergötland July 21, 2022
98.4 °F / 36.9 °C [2] [6] Harads Norrbotten July 17, 1945
98.2 °F / 36.8 °C [2] [7] Ulvhäll Södermanland July 9, 1933
97.5 °F / 36.4 °C [1] [8] Gävle Gästrikland June 30, 1947
96.8 °F / 36 °C [3] [9] Örebro-Ekeby Närke August 7, 1975
96.8 °F / 36 °C [3] [10] Sala Västmanland August 6, 1975
96.8 °F / 36 °C [2] [10] Västerås Västmanland July 9, 1933
96.8 °F / 36 °C [1] [11] Ängelholm Skåne June 30, 1947
96.8 °F / 36 °C [2] [12] Sveg Härjedalen July 8, 1933
96.8 °F / 36 °C [2] [13] Borås Västergötland July 20, 1901
96.3 °F / 35.7 °C [14] Folkärna Dalarna August 8, 1975
95.9 °F / 35.5 °C [15] Torup Halland August 10, 1992
95.4 °F / 35.2 °C [16] [17] Buttle Gotland August 8, 1975
95.2 °F / 35.1 °C [18] Söderhamn Hälsingland July 27, 1994
95 °F / 35 °C [19] Hoting Ångermanland July 10, 1933
94.3 °F / 34.6 °C [20] Hanö Blekinge August 9, 1975
94.3 °F / 34.6 °C [21] Fränsta Medelpad August 16, 1947
94.1 °F / 34.5 °C [22] Åmål Dalsland August 11, 1975
94.1 °F / 34.5 °C [23] Mossen Öland August 7, 1975
94.1 °F / 34.5 °C [24] Jokkmokk Lappland July 17, 1945
94.1 °F / 34.5 °C [24] Gällivare Lappland July 8, 1927
93.9 °F / 34.4 °C [25] Höljes Värmland August 3, 1982
93.9 °F / 34.4 °C [25] Torsby Värmland August 3, 1982
93.9 °F / 34.4 °C [25] Gustavsfors Värmland August 7, 1975
93.6 °F / 34.2 °C [26] Skellefteå Västerbotten July 3, 1968
93.4 °F / 34.1 °C [27] Säve Bohuslän August 9, 1975
93.2 °F / 34 °C [28] Bölestrand Jämtland June 30, 1947

Lowest temperatures ever recorded in Sweden

TemperatureLocationDate recorded
(−63.4 °F / −53.0 °C) [29] Malgovik, Lappland December 13, 1941
−61.8 °F / −52.1 °C [30] Vuoggatjålme, LapplandFebruary 4, 1966
−56.9 °F / −49.4 °C Nikkaluokta, LapplandFebruary 3, 1966
−56.9 °F / −49.4 °CNikkaluokta, LapplandFebruary 2, 1966
−56.2 °F / −49 °C [31] Karesuando, LapplandJanuary 27, 1999
−56.2 °F / −49 °CVuoggatjålme, LapplandJanuary 1, 1951
−56 °F / −48.9 °C Naimakka, LapplandJanuary 27, 1999
−56 °F / −48.9 °C Nedre Soppero, LapplandJanuary 27, 1999
−56 °F / −48.9 °C [29] Hemavan, LapplandDecember 30, 1978
−55.7 °F / −48.7 °C Vittangi, LapplandFebruary 3, 1966
−55.1 °F / −48.4 °C Kattuvuoma, LapplandFebruary 2, 1966
−54.6 °F / −48.1 °CKaresuando, LapplandFebruary 3, 1966
−54.4 °F / −48 °CKaresuando, LapplandJanuary 28, 1999
−54.4 °F / −48 °CVuoggatjålme, LapplandJanuary 31, 1956
−54.4 °F / −48 °CVuoggatjålme, LapplandDecember 31, 1950

Lowest temperature readings (provincial records)

TemperatureLocationProvinceDate recorded
−62.7 °F / −52.6 °C [30] [24] [32] [33] Vuoggatjålme Lappland February 2, 1966
−53.9 °F / −47.7 °C [12] [34] Storsjö kapell Härjedalen January 10, 1987
−52.8 °F / −47.1 °C [6] Björkfors Norrbotten January 31, 1956
−50.8 °F / −46 °C [31] Grundforsen Dalarna January 1, 1979
−50.8 °F / −46 °C [14] [31] Särna Dalarna January 3, 1941
−50.4 °F / −45.8 °C [19] Junsele Ångermanland January 10, 1987
−50.4 °F / −45.8 °C [28] Bölestrand Jämtland January 6, 1950
−50.1 °F / −45.6 °C [26] Myrheden Västerbotten January 10, 1950
−46.5 °F / −43.6 °C [18] Ytterhogdal Hälsingland January 10, 1987
−46.5 °F / −43.6 °C [18] Ytterhogdal Hälsingland January 1, 1979
−43.6 °F / −42 °C [21] Fränsta Medelpad January 1, 1979
−43.6 °F / −42 °C [25] Knon Värmland January 14, 1918
−43.6 °F / −42 °C [25] Adolfsfors Värmland January 20, 1917
−39.1 °F / −39.5 °C [5] Uppsala Uppland January 24, 1875
−37.3 °F / −38.5 °C [4] [31] Lommaryd Småland January 14, 1918
−37.3 °F / −38.5 °C [4] [31] Lommaryd Småland January 13, 1918
−37.3 °F / −38.5 °C [9] Askersund Närke January 24, 1875
−36.9 °F / −38.3 °C [22] Bredviken Dalsland February 9, 1966
−36.2 °F / −37.9 °C [27] Svarteborg Bohuslän February 9, 1966
−36.2 °F / −37.9 °C [35] Kungsängens flygplats Östergötland February 20, 1940
−34.6 °F / −37 °C [13] Lanna Västergötland February 9, 1966
−34.6 °F / −37 °C [7] Bie Södermanland January 24, 1875
−33.7 °F / −36.5 °C [10] [36] Nora Västmanland January 24, 1875
−33.7 °F / −36.5 °C [10] [36] Västerås Västmanland January 24, 1875
−32.1 °F / −35.6 °C [8] [37] Sandviken Gästrikland December 31, 1978
−31.9 °F / −35.5 °C [8] Åmotsbruk Gästrikland February 9, 1966
−29.2 °F / −34 °C [11] [38] Sjöholmen Skåne January 26, 1942
−29.2 °F / −34 °C [15] Kinnared Halland February 20, 1940
−27 °F / −32.8 °C [16] [39] Buttle Gotland February 9, 1966
−25.6 °F / −32 °C [20] Marielund Blekinge January 26, 1942
−25.2 °F / −31.8 °C [20] Ronneby Blekinge January 26, 1942
−20.6 °F / −29.2 °C [23] Ekerum Öland February 27, 1942

Highest temperature of every year in Stockholm, 2000-2023

YearTemperatureDate
200027.3 °C20 June
200131.8 °C4 July
200231.0 °C17 July
200330.8 °C1 August
200430.6 °C8 August
200532.1 °C12 July
200632.9 °C6 July
200731.5 °C9 June
200831.3 °C26 July
200930.6 °C2 July
201032.5 °C11 July
201129.0 °C2 July
201227.0 °C25 July
201329.4 °C26 July
201431.9 °C24 July
201530.1 °C2 July
201629.8 °C25 June
201728.9 °C28 May
201833.5 °C26 July
201932.0 °C28 July
202030.6 °C25 June
202133.1 °C15 July
202234.5 °C21 July
202330.0°C29 June

Top 10 warmest days in Stockholm

RankDateTemperature
1.6 August 197535.4 °C
2.7 August 197535.0 °C
3.9 July 193334.6 °C
4.21 July 202234.5 °C
5.8 August 197534.4 °C
6.11 July 198334.2 °C
7.14 July 199434.1 °C
8.26 July 201833.5 °C
9.13 July 199433.3 °C
10.15 July 201833.2 °C

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Högsta temperaturer i juni
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Högsta temperaturer i juli
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Högsta temperaturer i augusti
  4. 1 2 3 Smålands klimat
  5. 1 2 Upplands klimat
  6. 1 2 Norrbottens klimat
  7. 1 2 Södermanlands klimat
  8. 1 2 3 Gästriklands klimat
  9. 1 2 Närkes klimat
  10. 1 2 3 4 Västmanlands klimat
  11. 1 2 Skånes klimat
  12. 1 2 Härjedalens klimat
  13. 1 2 Västergötlands klimat
  14. 1 2 Dalarnas klimat
  15. 1 2 Hallands klimat
  16. 1 2 Gotlands klimat
  17. ↑ A temperature of 37.5°C recorded in July 1865 in Visby is dubious due to unknown exposure conditions.
  18. 1 2 3 Hälsinglands klimat
  19. 1 2 Ångermanlands klimat
  20. 1 2 3 Blekinges klimat
  21. 1 2 Medelpads klimat
  22. 1 2 Dalslands klimat
  23. 1 2 Ölands klimat
  24. 1 2 3 Lapplands klimat
  25. 1 2 3 4 5 Värmlands klimat
  26. 1 2 Västerbottens klimat
  27. 1 2 Bohusläns klimat
  28. 1 2 Jämtlands klimat
  29. 1 2 Lägsta temperaturer i december
  30. 1 2 Lägsta temperaturer i februari
  31. 1 2 3 4 5 Lägsta temperaturer i januari
  32. ↑ A temperature of -55 °C recorded in January 1917 in Vuonatjviken is dubious and possibly affected by thermometer malfunction.
  33. ↑ An unofficial temperature of -53 °C was recorded on Dec 13, 1941 in Malgovik with private equipment.
  34. ↑ A temperature of -49 °C recorded in February 1881 in Sveg was affected by thermometer malfunction.
  35. ↑ Östergötlands klimat
  36. 1 2 An unofficial temperature of -40 °C was recorded with private equipments in Sala on the same day.
  37. ↑ An unofficial temperature of -37.6°C was recorded at Gävle-Sandvikens flygplats on the same day.
  38. ↑ An unofficial temperature of -35 °C was recorded on February 26th 1942.
  39. ↑ An unofficial temperature of -38 °C was recorded in February 1942 with private equipments.
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