Climate Overview
The climate in Hammarstrand is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 690mm of precipitation falls per year. Hammarstrand receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hammarstrand is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Hammarstrand experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Hammarstrand vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Hammarstrand is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 690mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 88mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 37mm. That's 51mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Hammarstrand receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 240cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 55cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Hammarstrand is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
88 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Hammarstrand, which began on June 21, 2026. Hammarstrand is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 88 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -7 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 136mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 8 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 219mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -4 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 186mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Expect around 44cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from -10 to -1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 149mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Expect around 128cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hammarstrand based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.