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 38.0 °CHögsta temperaturer i juni Målilla, Småland June 29, 1947 38.0 °CHögsta temperaturer i juli Ultuna, Uppland July 9, 1933 37.4 °C Uppsala, Uppland July 9, 1933 37.2 °C Målilla, Småland July 21, 2022 37.0 °C Härsnäs, Östergötland July 21, 2022 36.9 °C Harads, Norrbotten July 17, 1945 36.9 °C Horn, Östergötland July 21, 2022 36.9 °C Linköping-Malmslätt, Östergötland July 21, 2022 36.8 °CHögsta temperaturer i augusti Holma, Östergötland August 9, 1975 36.8 °C Ulvhäll, Södermanland July 9, 1933 36.8 °C Ultuna, Uppland July 11, 1901 36.4 °C Kvarn, Östergötland July 21, 2022 36.4 °C Holma, Östergötland August 8, 1975 36.4 °C Lessebo, Småland August 8, 1975 36.4 °C Gävle, Gästrikland June 30, 1947 36.2 °C Eskilstuna, Södermanland July 21, 2022 36.2 °C Målilla, Småland August 10, 1992 36.2 °C Målilla, Småland August 8, 1975 36.0 °C Örebro-Ekeby, Närke August 7, 1975 36.0 °C Sala, Västmanland August 6, 1975 36.0 °C Ängelholm, Skåne June 30, 1947 36.0 °C Västerås, Västmanland July 9, 1933 36.0 °C Experimentalfältet, Uppland July 9, 1933 36.0 °C Sveg, Härjedalen July 8, 1933 36.0 °C Borås, Västergötland July 20, 1901

Highest temperature readings (provincial records) Temperature Location Province Date recorded 100.4 °F / 38 °CSmålands klimat Målilla Småland June 29, 1947 100.4 °F / 38 °CUpplands klimat Ultuna Uppland July 9, 1933 98.6 °F / 37 °C Härsnäs Östergötland July 21, 2022 98.4 °F / 36.9 °CNorrbottens klimat Harads Norrbotten July 17, 1945 98.2 °F / 36.8 °CSödermanlands klimat Ulvhäll Södermanland July 9, 1933 97.5 °F / 36.4 °CGästriklands klimat Gävle Gästrikland June 30, 1947 96.8 °F / 36 °CNärkes klimat Örebro-Ekeby Närke August 7, 1975 96.8 °F / 36 °CVästmanlands klimat Sala Västmanland August 6, 1975 96.8 °F / 36 °C Västerås Västmanland July 9, 1933 96.8 °F / 36 °CSkånes klimat Ängelholm Skåne June 30, 1947 96.8 °F / 36 °CHärjedalens klimat Sveg Härjedalen July 8, 1933 96.8 °F / 36 °CVästergötlands klimat Borås Västergötland July 20, 1901 96.3 °F / 35.7 °CDalarnas klimat Folkärna Dalarna August 8, 1975 95.9 °F / 35.5 °CHallands klimat Torup Halland August 10, 1992 95.4 °F / 35.2 °CGotlands klimatA temperature of 37.5°C recorded in July 1865 in Visby is dubious due to unknown exposure conditions. Buttle Gotland August 8, 1975 95.2 °F / 35.1 °CHälsinglands klimat Söderhamn Hälsingland July 27, 1994 95 °F / 35 °CÅngermanlands klimat Hoting Ångermanland July 10, 1933 94.3 °F / 34.6 °CBlekinges klimat Hanö Blekinge August 9, 1975 94.3 °F / 34.6 °CMedelpads klimat Fränsta Medelpad August 16, 1947 94.1 °F / 34.5 °CDalslands klimat Åmål Dalsland August 11, 1975 94.1 °F / 34.5 °CÖlands klimat Mossen Öland August 7, 1975 94.1 °F / 34.5 °CLapplands klimat Jokkmokk Lappland July 17, 1945 94.1 °F / 34.5 °C Gällivare Lappland July 8, 1927 93.9 °F / 34.4 °CVärmlands klimat Höljes Värmland August 3, 1982 93.9 °F / 34.4 °C Torsby Värmland August 3, 1982 93.9 °F / 34.4 °C Gustavsfors Värmland August 7, 1975 93.6 °F / 34.2 °CVästerbottens klimat Skellefteå Västerbotten July 3, 1968 93.4 °F / 34.1 °CBohusläns klimat Säve Bohuslän August 9, 1975 93.2 °F / 34 °CJämtlands klimat Bölestrand Jämtland June 30, 1947

Lowest temperatures ever recorded in Sweden Temperature Location Date recorded (−63.4 °F / −65.0 °C)Lägsta temperaturer i december Malgovik, Lappland December 13, 1941 −61.8 °F / −62.1 °CLägsta temperaturer i februari 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 °CLägsta temperaturer i januari 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 °CLägsta temperaturer i december 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 °CA temperature of -55 °C recorded in January 1917 in Vuonatjviken is dubious and possibly affected by thermometer malfunction.An unofficial temperature of -53 °C was recorded on Dec 13, 1941 in Malgovik with private equipment. Vuoggatjålme Lappland February 2, 1966 −53.9 °F / −47.7 °CA temperature of -49 °C recorded in February 1881 in Sveg was affected by thermometer malfunction. Storsjö kapell Härjedalen January 10, 1987 −52.8 °F / −47.1 °C Björkfors Norrbotten January 31, 1956 −50.8 °F / −46 °C Grundforsen Dalarna January 1, 1979 −50.8 °F / −46 °C Särna Dalarna January 3, 1941 −50.4 °F / −45.8 °C Junsele Ångermanland January 10, 1987 −50.4 °F / −45.8 °C Bölestrand Jämtland January 6, 1950 −50.1 °F / −45.6 °C Myrheden Västerbotten January 10, 1950 −46.5 °F / −43.6 °C Ytterhogdal Hälsingland January 10, 1987 −46.5 °F / −43.6 °C Ytterhogdal Hälsingland January 1, 1979 −43.6 °F / −42 °C Fränsta Medelpad January 1, 1979 −43.6 °F / −42 °C Knon Värmland January 14, 1918 −43.6 °F / −42 °C Adolfsfors Värmland January 20, 1917 −39.1 °F / −39.5 °C Uppsala Uppland January 24, 1875 −37.3 °F / −38.5 °C Lommaryd Småland January 14, 1918 −37.3 °F / −38.5 °C Lommaryd Småland January 13, 1918 −37.3 °F / −38.5 °C Askersund Närke January 24, 1875 −36.9 °F / −38.3 °C Bredviken Dalsland February 9, 1966 −36.2 °F / −37.9 °C Svarteborg Bohuslän February 9, 1966 −36.2 °F / −37.9 °CÖstergötlands klimat Kungsängens flygplats Östergötland February 20, 1940 −34.6 °F / −37 °C Lanna Västergötland February 9, 1966 −34.6 °F / −37 °C Bie Södermanland January 24, 1875 −33.7 °F / −36.5 °CAn unofficial temperature of -40 °C was recorded with private equipments in Sala on the same day. Nora Västmanland January 24, 1875 −33.7 °F / −36.5 °C Västerås Västmanland January 24, 1875 −32.1 °F / −35.6 °CAn unofficial temperature of -37.6°C was recorded at Gävle-Sandvikens flygplats on the same day. Sandviken Gästrikland December 31, 1978 −31.9 °F / −35.5 °C Åmotsbruk Gästrikland February 9, 1966 −29.2 °F / −34 °CAn unofficial temperature of -35 °C was recorded on February 26th 1942. Sjöholmen Skåne January 26, 1942 −29.2 °F / −34 °C Kinnared Halland February 20, 1940 −27 °F / −32.8 °CAn unofficial temperature of -38 °C was recorded in February 1942 with private equipments. Buttle Gotland February 9, 1966 −25.6 °F / −32 °C Marielund Blekinge January 26, 1942 −25.2 °F / −31.8 °C Ronneby Blekinge January 26, 1942 −20.6 °F / −29.2 °C Ekerum Öland February 27, 1942

Highest temperature of every year in Stockholm, 2000-2023

Year Temperature Date 2000 27.3 °C 20 June 2001 31.8 °C 4 July 2002 31.0 °C 17 July 2003 30.8 °C 1 August 2004 30.6 °C 8 August 2005 32.1 °C 12 July 2006 32.9 °C 6 July 2007 31.5 °C 9 June 2008 31.3 °C 26 July 2009 30.6 °C 2 July 2010 32.5 °C 11 July 2011 29.0 °C 2 July 2012 27.0 °C 25 July 2013 29.4 °C 26 July 2014 31.9 °C 24 July 2015 30.1 °C 2 July 2016 29.8 °C 25 June 2017 28.9 °C 28 May 2018 33.5 °C 26 July 2019 32.0 °C 28 July 2020 30.6 °C 25 June 2021 33.1 °C 15 July 2022 34.5 °C 21 July 2023 30.0°C 29 June

Top 10 warmest days in Stockholm

Rank Date Temperature 1. 6 August 1975 35.4 °C 2. 7 August 1975 35.0 °C 3. 9 July 1933 34.6 °C 4. 21 July 2022 34.5 °C 5. 8 August 1975 34.4 °C 6. 11 July 1983 34.2 °C 7. 14 July 1994 34.1 °C 8. 26 July 2018 33.5 °C 9. 13 July 1994 33.3 °C 10. 15 July 2018 33.2 °C

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External links Svenska temperaturrekord