Borås weather in January
In January, Borås sees average daytime highs of 1°C and overnight lows near -4°C, with 70 mm of precipitation across 12.1 wet days and about 7 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 1°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 6 h 18 min at the start of January to 7 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Borås's 10th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Borås's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 1°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- -4°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 70 mm
- 12.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 6 h 54 min
- 8:50 AM – 3:45 PM
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 0.41 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Borås is urban area in Borås Municipality, Sweden.
- Air quality
- Good
- PM10 16.6 µg/m³ · 2019
- Founded
- 1621
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 1°C through the month.
A typical January day in Borås reaches about 1°C in the afternoon and slips back to -4°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -5°C and 5°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 1°C cooler than December and on par with February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avg low (°C) | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | -3 |
| 2 | 1 | -3 |
| 3 | 1 | -3 |
| 4 | 1 | -3 |
| 5 | 1 | -3 |
| 6 | 1 | -3 |
| 7 | 1 | -3 |
| 8 | 1 | -3 |
| 9 | 1 | -3 |
| 10 | 1 | -3 |
| 11 | 1 | -3 |
| 12 | 1 | -3 |
| 13 | 1 | -3 |
| 14 | 1 | -3 |
| 15 | 1 | -3 |
| 16 | 1 | -3 |
| 17 | 1 | -3 |
| 18 | 1 | -3 |
| 19 | 1 | -4 |
| 20 | 1 | -4 |
| 21 | 1 | -4 |
| 22 | 1 | -4 |
| 23 | 0 | -4 |
| 24 | 0 | -4 |
| 25 | 0 | -4 |
| 26 | 0 | -4 |
| 27 | 0 | -4 |
| 28 | 0 | -4 |
| 29 | 0 | -4 |
| 30 | 0 | -4 |
| 31 | 0 | -4 |
How January really feels in Borås
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Borås weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1° / -4° | 70 | 12.1 | 7.6 | 7 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 1° / -4° | 56 | 10.4 | 7.7 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 5° / -2° | 50 | 10.6 | 5.6 | 11.4 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 10° / 1° | 53 | 10.2 | 1.6 | 14 | 2.4 |
| May | 15° / 5° | 71 | 12.5 | 0.2 | 16.3 | 4.4 |
| Jun | 18° / 9° | 99 | 13.8 | 0 | 17.6 | 5.3 |
| Jul | 20° / 11° | 94 | 13.6 | 0 | 17.1 | 5.8 |
| Aug | 19° / 11° | 106 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 5.4 |
| Sep | 15° / 8° | 83 | 12.6 | 0 | 12.5 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 10° / 4° | 81 | 13.3 | 0.7 | 10 | 1.9 |
| Nov | 5° / 1° | 63 | 11.9 | 2.6 | 7.6 | 0.2 |
| Dec | 2° / -2° | 75 | 12.7 | 6.6 | 6.4 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 8% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 80%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Cloudier (%) | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 82 |
| 2 | 19 | 81 |
| 3 | 19 | 81 |
| 4 | 19 | 81 |
| 5 | 18 | 82 |
| 6 | 18 | 82 |
| 7 | 18 | 82 |
| 8 | 18 | 82 |
| 9 | 18 | 82 |
| 10 | 18 | 82 |
| 11 | 17 | 83 |
| 12 | 17 | 83 |
| 13 | 17 | 83 |
| 14 | 17 | 83 |
| 15 | 18 | 82 |
| 16 | 19 | 81 |
| 17 | 19 | 81 |
| 18 | 19 | 81 |
| 19 | 20 | 80 |
| 20 | 21 | 79 |
| 21 | 22 | 78 |
| 22 | 23 | 77 |
| 23 | 23 | 77 |
| 24 | 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 24 | 76 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 26 | 74 |
| 29 | 25 | 75 |
| 30 | 25 | 75 |
| 31 | 25 | 75 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Borås gets around 70 mm of rain and snow over 12.1 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 39% and peaks near 43% on the wettest days, and about 8 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 |
| Snow chance (%) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 24 |
| 2 | 41 | 24 |
| 3 | 42 | 24 |
| 4 | 42 | 24 |
| 5 | 42 | 24 |
| 6 | 42 | 24 |
| 7 | 43 | 24 |
| 8 | 43 | 24 |
| 9 | 43 | 24 |
| 10 | 43 | 24 |
| 11 | 43 | 25 |
| 12 | 43 | 25 |
| 13 | 42 | 25 |
| 14 | 42 | 25 |
| 15 | 41 | 25 |
| 16 | 40 | 24 |
| 17 | 39 | 24 |
| 18 | 38 | 24 |
| 19 | 37 | 24 |
| 20 | 37 | 24 |
| 21 | 36 | 24 |
| 22 | 36 | 25 |
| 23 | 35 | 25 |
| 24 | 35 | 26 |
| 25 | 35 | 26 |
| 26 | 35 | 27 |
| 27 | 36 | 27 |
| 28 | 36 | 28 |
| 29 | 36 | 28 |
| 30 | 36 | 28 |
| 31 | 37 | 28 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in January
Winds average 15 km/h in January, the windiest month of the year.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 6 h 18 min at the start of January to 7 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 90 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 9:01 AM to 8:26 AM, and sunset from 3:22 PM to 4:17 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 9:01 | 9:01 | 9:01 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 8:59 | 8:58 | 8:58 | 8:57 | 8:56 | 8:55 | 8:54 | 8:53 | 8:52 | 8:51 | 8:50 | 8:49 | 8:47 | 8:46 | 8:45 | 8:43 | 8:42 | 8:40 | 8:39 | 8:37 | 8:35 | 8:34 | 8:32 | 8:30 | 8:28 | 8:26 |
| Sunset (PM) | 3:22 | 3:23 | 3:24 | 3:25 | 3:27 | 3:28 | 3:30 | 3:31 | 3:33 | 3:34 | 3:36 | 3:38 | 3:39 | 3:41 | 3:43 | 3:45 | 3:47 | 3:49 | 3:51 | 3:53 | 3:55 | 3:57 | 3:59 | 4:01 | 4:04 | 4:06 | 4:08 | 4:10 | 4:12 | 4:15 | 4:17 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.3 | 9:01 | 3:22 |
| 2 | 6.4 | 9:01 | 3:23 |
| 3 | 6.4 | 9:01 | 3:24 |
| 4 | 6.4 | 9:00 | 3:25 |
| 5 | 6.4 | 9:00 | 3:27 |
| 6 | 6.5 | 8:59 | 3:28 |
| 7 | 6.5 | 8:58 | 3:30 |
| 8 | 6.6 | 8:58 | 3:31 |
| 9 | 6.6 | 8:57 | 3:33 |
| 10 | 6.6 | 8:56 | 3:34 |
| 11 | 6.7 | 8:55 | 3:36 |
| 12 | 6.7 | 8:54 | 3:38 |
| 13 | 6.8 | 8:53 | 3:39 |
| 14 | 6.8 | 8:52 | 3:41 |
| 15 | 6.9 | 8:51 | 3:43 |
| 16 | 6.9 | 8:50 | 3:45 |
| 17 | 7.0 | 8:49 | 3:47 |
| 18 | 7.0 | 8:47 | 3:49 |
| 19 | 7.1 | 8:46 | 3:51 |
| 20 | 7.1 | 8:45 | 3:53 |
| 21 | 7.2 | 8:43 | 3:55 |
| 22 | 7.3 | 8:42 | 3:57 |
| 23 | 7.3 | 8:40 | 3:59 |
| 24 | 7.4 | 8:39 | 4:01 |
| 25 | 7.4 | 8:37 | 4:04 |
| 26 | 7.5 | 8:35 | 4:06 |
| 27 | 7.6 | 8:34 | 4:08 |
| 28 | 7.6 | 8:32 | 4:10 |
| 29 | 7.7 | 8:30 | 4:12 |
| 30 | 7.8 | 8:28 | 4:15 |
| 31 | 7.8 | 8:26 | 4:17 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 0.41 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.25 kWh/m² to a high of 5.41 kWh/m² in June across the year — January's 0.41 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 2 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 3 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 4 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 5 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 6 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 7 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 8 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 9 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 10 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 11 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 12 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 13 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 14 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 15 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 16 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 17 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 18 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 19 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 20 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 21 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 22 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 23 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 24 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 25 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 27 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 28 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 31 | 0.7 | Dim |
Is January a good time to visit Borås?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Borås.
What to pack for Borås in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Borås sees daytime highs around 1°C and nights near -4°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Borås in January
The nearest coast averages about 3°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 62 km away) is warmest in August at about 18°C and coldest in February near 2°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Bracing |
| Feb | 2 | Bracing |
| Mar | 3 | Bracing |
| Apr | 6 | Bracing |
| May | 11 | Bracing |
| Jun | 15 | Cool |
| Jul | 18 | Cool |
| Aug | 18 | Cool |
| Sep | 16 | Cool |
| Oct | 12 | Bracing |
| Nov | 8 | Bracing |
| Dec | 5 | Bracing |
UV index in Borås in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 0. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Borås peaks around June 18 at about 5 (moderate) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 2 | Low |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 5 | Moderate |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 5 | Moderate |
| Sep | 3 | Moderate |
| Oct | 1 | Low |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Where is Borås?
Borås sits at 57.7°N, 12.9°E, 143 m above sea level, in Sweden. The nearest listed city is Kinna, 28 km away.
Topography around Borås
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Borås.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Borås has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 159 m around an average of 177 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 270 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 373 m.
The land around Borås is covered by trees (63%) and artificial surfaces (28%) within 3 km, trees (79%) within 16 km, and trees (66%) within 80 km.
Sweden travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 87% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $63,133
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.1
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 3.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 609
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Borås (57.721°, 12.9401°, elevation 143 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).