List of extreme temperatures in Sweden

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.

Highest temperatures ever recorded in Sweden
Temperature Location Date Recorded
100.4 °F / 38 °C[1] Målilla, Småland June 29, 1947
100.4 °F / 38 °C[2] Ultuna, Uppland July 9, 1933
99.3 °F / 37.4 °C[2] Uppsala, Uppland July 9, 1933
98.4 °F / 36.9 °C[2] Harads, Norrbotten July 17, 1945
98.2 °F / 36.8 °C[3] Holma, Östergötland August 9, 1975
98.2 °F / 36.8 °C[2] Ulvhäll, Södermanland July 9, 1933
98.2 °F / 36.8 °C[2] Ultuna, Uppland July 11, 1901
97.5 °F / 36.4 °C[3] Holma, Östergötland August 8, 1975
97.5 °F / 36.4 °C[3] Lessebo, Småland August 8, 1975
97.5 °F / 36.4 °C[1] Gävle, Gästrikland June 30, 1947
97.2 °F / 36.2 °C[3] Målilla, Småland August 10, 1992
97.2 °F / 36.2 °C[3] Målilla, Småland August 8, 1975
96.8 °F / 36 °C[3] Örebro-Ekeby, Närke August 7, 1975
96.8 °F / 36 °C[3] Sala, Västmanland August 6, 1975
96.8 °F / 36 °C[1] Ängelholm, Skåne June 30, 1947
96.8 °F / 36 °C[2] Västerås, Västmanland July 9, 1933
96.8 °F / 36 °C[2] Experimentalfältet, Uppland July 9, 1933
96.8 °F / 36 °C[2] Sveg, Härjedalen July 8, 1933
96.8 °F / 36 °C[2] Borås, Västergötland July 20, 1901

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

Lowest temperatures ever recorded in Sweden
Temperature Location Date Recorded
(−63.4 °F / −53.0 °C)[30] Malgovik, Lappland December 13, 1941
−61.8 °F / −52.1 °C[31] Vuoggatjålme, Lappland February 4, 1966
−56.9 °F / −49.4 °C Nikkaluokta, Lappland February 3, 1966
−56.9 °F / −49.4 °C Nikkaluokta, Lappland February 2, 1966
−56.2 °F / −49 °C[32] Karesuando, Lappland January 27, 1999
−56.2 °F / −49 °C Vuoggatjålme, Lappland January 1, 1951
−56 °F / −48.9 °C Naimakka, Lappland January 27, 1999
−56 °F / −48.9 °C Nedre Soppero, Lappland January 27, 1999
−56 °F / −48.9 °C[30] Hemavan, Lappland December 30, 1978
−55.7 °F / −48.7 °C Vittangi, Lappland February 3, 1966
−55.1 °F / −48.4 °C Kattuvuoma, Lappland February 2, 1966
−54.6 °F / −48.1 °C Karesuando, Lappland February 3, 1966
−54.4 °F / −48 °C Karesuando, Lappland January 28, 1999
−54.4 °F / −48 °C Vuoggatjålme, Lappland January 31, 1956
−54.4 °F / −48 °C Vuoggatjålme, Lappland December 31, 1950

Lowest temperature readings (provincial records)
Temperature Location Province Date Recorded
−62.7 °F / −52.6 °C[31][25][33][34] Vuoggatjålme Lappland February 2, 1966
−53.9 °F / −47.7 °C[13][35] Storsjö kapell Härjedalen January 10, 1987
−52.8 °F / −47.1 °C[6] Björkfors Norrbotten January 31, 1956
−50.8 °F / −46 °C[32] Grundforsen Dalarna January 1, 1979
−50.8 °F / −46 °C[15][32] Särna Dalarna January 3, 1941
−50.4 °F / −45.8 °C[20] Junsele Ångermanland January 10, 1987
−50.4 °F / −45.8 °C[29] Bölestrand Jämtland January 6, 1950
−50.1 °F / −45.6 °C[27] Myrheden Västerbotten January 10, 1950
−46.5 °F / −43.6 °C[19] Ytterhogdal Hälsingland January 10, 1987
−46.5 °F / −43.6 °C[19] Ytterhogdal Hälsingland January 1, 1979
−43.6 °F / −42 °C[22] Fränsta Medelpad January 1, 1979
−43.6 °F / −42 °C[26] Knon Värmland January 14, 1918
−43.6 °F / −42 °C[26] Adolfsfors Värmland January 20, 1917
−39.1 °F / −39.5 °C[5] Uppsala Uppland January 24, 1875
−37.3 °F / −38.5 °C[4][32] Lommaryd Småland January 14, 1918
−37.3 °F / −38.5 °C[4][32] Lommaryd Småland January 13, 1918
−37.3 °F / −38.5 °C[10] Askersund Närke January 24, 1875
−36.9 °F / −38.3 °C[23] Bredviken Dalsland February 9, 1966
−36.2 °F / −37.9 °C[28] Svarteborg Bohuslän February 9, 1966
−36.2 °F / −37.9 °C[7] Kungsängens flygplats Östergötland February 20, 1940
−34.6 °F / −37 °C[14] Lanna Västergötland February 9, 1966
−34.6 °F / −37 °C[8] Bie Södermanland January 24, 1875
−33.7 °F / −36.5 °C[11][36] Nora Västmanland January 24, 1875
−33.7 °F / −36.5 °C[11][36] Västerås Västmanland January 24, 1875
−32.1 °F / −35.6 °C[9][37] Sandviken Gästrikland December 31, 1978
−31.9 °F / −35.5 °C[9] Åmotsbruk Gästrikland February 9, 1966
−29.2 °F / −34 °C[12][38] Sjöholmen Skåne January 26, 1942
−29.2 °F / −34 °C[16] Kinnared Halland February 20, 1940
−27 °F / −32.8 °C[17][39] Buttle Gotland February 9, 1966
−25.6 °F / −32 °C[21] Marielund Blekinge January 26, 1942
−25.2 °F / −31.8 °C[21] Ronneby Blekinge January 26, 1942
−20.6 °F / −29.2 °C[24] Ekerum Öland February 27, 1942

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