Heat wave in Sweden and 2 other countries, 27 February to 3 March 2023
Heat wave in Sweden and 2 other countries, 27 February to 3 March 2023: 104 records at 85 stations, peak on 27 February 2023. Closed.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-17).
Key Facts
- Heat wave in Sweden and 2 other countries, 27 February to 3 March 2023 set or tied 104 station records at 85 stations.
- It ran from 27 February 2023 to 3 March 2023 (5 days) and its peak day was 27 February 2023.
- Status: closed.
- Oksoey Fyr set a daily record high maximum temperature of 11.9 C (53.4 F) on 3 March 2023.
- The busiest day was 27 February 2023 with 31 records.
- The oldest broken record in the ranked list had stood for 74 years.
Footprint
27 February to 3 March 2023| Station | Type | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oksoey Fyr | Record high maximum temperature | 11.9 C (53.4 F) | 2023-03-03 |
| Torungen Fyr | Record high maximum temperature | 13.0 C (55.4 F) | 2023-03-03 |
| Kjevik | Record high maximum temperature | 13.6 C (56.5 F) | 2023-03-03 |
| Landvik | Record high maximum temperature | 14.6 C (58.3 F) | 2023-03-03 |
| Mierkenis_A | Record high minimum temperature | -1.4 C (29.5 F) | 2023-03-01 |
| Bramon | Record high minimum temperature | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | 2023-03-02 |
| Lyngor Fyr | Record high maximum temperature | 11.3 C (52.3 F) | 2023-03-03 |
| Bardufoss | Record high maximum temperature | 7.4 C (45.3 F) | 2023-02-27 |
| Gardermoen Sor | Record high maximum temperature | 8.6 C (47.5 F) | 2023-02-27 |
| Sundsvalls Flygplats | Record high minimum temperature | 1.4 C (34.5 F) | 2023-03-01 |
| Ljusnedal | Record high minimum temperature | 1.4 C (34.5 F) | 2023-02-27 |
| Harsfjarden | Record high maximum temperature | 9.8 C (49.6 F) | 2023-03-02 |
| Gustavsfors | Record high maximum temperature | 8.7 C (47.7 F) | 2023-03-03 |
| Andoya | Record high maximum temperature | 6.0 C (42.8 F) | 2023-02-28 |
| Oulunsalo Oulun Lentoasema | Record high maximum temperature | 5.5 C (41.9 F) | 2023-02-27 |
| Ytterhogdal | Record high maximum temperature | 8.5 C (47.3 F) | 2023-02-27 |
| Torp | Record high maximum temperature | 9.9 C (49.8 F) | 2023-03-02 |
| Kise Pa Hedmark | Record high maximum temperature | 9.0 C (48.2 F) | 2023-03-03 |
| Vaasa Vaasan Lentoasema | Record high maximum temperature | 6.5 C (43.7 F) | 2023-02-27 |
Records per Day
Peak day 31| Date | Records |
|---|---|
| 2023-02-27 | 31 |
| 2023-02-28 | 11 |
| 2023-03-01 | 16 |
| 2023-03-02 | 30 |
| 2023-03-03 | 16 |
Top Records by Margin
Margin over the record replaced| Landvik, 03-03 | |
|---|---|
| Kjevik, 03-03 | |
| Torungen Fyr, 03-03 | |
| Oksoey Fyr, 03-03 | |
| Lyngor Fyr, 03-03 | |
| Sundsvalls Flygplats, 02-28 | |
| Bramon, 03-02 | |
| Oulunsalo Oulun Lentoasema, 02-27 | |
| Torp, 03-02 | |
| Vaasa Vaasan Lentoasema, 02-27 | |
| Gardermoen Sor, 02-27 | |
| Ytterhogdal, 02-27 | |
| Kise Pa Hedmark, 03-03 | |
| Ljusnedal, 02-27 | |
| Bardufoss, 02-27 |
Margin is how far the new value is beyond the record it replaced. Ties are not shown.
Margin Against Age of the Broken Record
| Margin (C) | Years the old record stood |
|---|---|
| 2.5 | 61 |
| 3.0 | 61 |
| 3.4 | 61 |
| 3.8 | 61 |
| 2.0 | 61 |
| 1.1 | 69 |
| 0.1 | 74 |
| 0.5 | 71 |
| 0.8 | 69 |
| 0.5 | 66 |
| 0.3 | 61 |
| 0.4 | 61 |
| 0.6 | 55 |
| 0.3 | 60 |
| 1.1 | 55 |
| 1.2 | 55 |
| 0.8 | 48 |
| 0.7 | 44 |
| 1.1 | 40 |
| 1.1 | 33 |
| 0.6 | 31 |
| 0.1 | 30 |
| 2.9 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 25 |
| 0.1 | 25 |
| 1.0 | 20 |
| 0.8 | 23 |
| 0.1 | 30 |
| 1.8 | 1 |
| 1.5 | 1 |
| 3.3 | 1 |
| 1.4 | 15 |
| 1.4 | 15 |
| 0.3 | 25 |
| 0.7 | 10 |
| 0.3 | 30 |
| 0.7 | 30 |
| 0.3 | 25 |
| 1.0 | 4 |
| 1.5 | 10 |
| 0.8 | 9 |
| 1.6 | 11 |
| 1.6 | 9 |
| 0.1 | 12 |
| 1.9 | 10 |
| 0.6 | 12 |
| 1.6 | 1 |
| 0.1 | 4 |
| 0.7 | 1 |
| 0.5 | 11 |
| 1.0 | 8 |
| 1.0 | 4 |
| 0.6 | 10 |
| 0.2 | 9 |
| 0.4 | 9 |
| 0.9 | 10 |
| 0.9 | 4 |
| 0.4 | 0 |
| 0.4 | 12 |
| 0.5 | 1 |
| 0.5 | 4 |
| 0.1 | 4 |
| 0.8 | 4 |
| 0.3 | 8 |
| 1.3 | 4 |
| 0.1 | 10 |
| 0.5 | 9 |
| 0.3 | 1 |
| 0.4 | 1 |
| 0.7 | 12 |
| 1.0 | 1 |
| 0.1 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 10 |
| 0.3 | 1 |
| 0.7 | 4 |
| 1.0 | 1 |
| 0.3 | 4 |
| 1.6 | 8 |
| 0.1 | 1 |
| 0.1 | 2 |
| 0.1 | 10 |
| 0.2 | 2 |
| 0.1 | 1 |
| 0.1 | 1 |
| 0.2 | 0 |
| 0.2 | 1 |
| 0.2 | 9 |
| 0.7 | 1 |
| 0.5 | 4 |
| 0.2 | 9 |
| 0.4 | 8 |
| 0.3 | 9 |
| 0.7 | 1 |
| 0.1 | 4 |
| 0.7 | 1 |
| 0.4 | 9 |
| 0.2 | 1 |
| 0.3 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 1 |
| 0.3 | 4 |
| 0.3 | 1 |
| 0.1 | 1 |
| 0.4 | 1 |
| 0.4 | 0 |
Compared With Other Events
Station records per event| Heat wave in United States and Mexico, 16 January to 14 February 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Heat wave in United States, 28 January to 24 February 2026 | |
| Heat wave in United States and Mexico, 24 May to 19 June 2020 | |
| Heat wave in United States and Mexico, 26 March to 17 April 2021 | |
| Heat wave in Germany and 49 other countries, 18 December 2021 to 15 January 2022 | |
| Heat wave in Sweden and 2 other countries, 27 February to 3 March 2023 (this event) |
Every Record Set
20 of 104| Date | Station | Record | Value | Margin | Years stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-27 | Bardufoss | Record high maximum temperature | 7.4 C (45.3 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 71 | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-02-27 | Gardermoen Sor | Record high maximum temperature | 8.6 C (47.5 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 69 | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-02-27 | Ljusnedal | Record high minimum temperature | 1.4 C (34.5 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 55 | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-02-27 | Oulunsalo Oulun Lentoasema | Record high maximum temperature | 5.5 C (41.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 55 | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-02-27 | Ytterhogdal | Record high maximum temperature | 8.5 C (47.3 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 48 | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-02-27 | Vaasa Vaasan Lentoasema | Record high maximum temperature | 6.5 C (43.7 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 33 | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-02-28 | Andoya | Record high maximum temperature | 6.0 C (42.8 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 60 | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-02-28 | Sundsvalls Flygplats | Record high minimum temperature | 2.7 C (36.9 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 55 | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-03-01 | Mierkenis_A | Record high minimum temperature | -1.4 C (29.5 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 74 | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-03-01 | Sundsvalls Flygplats | Record high minimum temperature | 1.4 C (34.5 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 66 | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-03-02 | Bramon | Record high minimum temperature | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 69 | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-03-02 | Harsfjarden | Record high maximum temperature | 9.8 C (49.6 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 61 | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-03-02 | Torp | Record high maximum temperature | 9.9 C (49.8 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 40 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-03-03 | Oksoey Fyr | Record high maximum temperature | 11.9 C (53.4 F) | 2.5 C (4.5 F) | 61 | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-03-03 | Torungen Fyr | Record high maximum temperature | 13.0 C (55.4 F) | 3.0 C (5.4 F) | 61 | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-03-03 | Kjevik | Record high maximum temperature | 13.6 C (56.5 F) | 3.4 C (6.1 F) | 61 | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-03-03 | Landvik | Record high maximum temperature | 14.6 C (58.3 F) | 3.8 C (6.8 F) | 61 | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-03-03 | Lyngor Fyr | Record high maximum temperature | 11.3 C (52.3 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 61 | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-03-03 | Gustavsfors | Record high maximum temperature | 8.7 C (47.7 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 61 | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2023-03-03 | Kise Pa Hedmark | Record high maximum temperature | 9.0 C (48.2 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 44 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
The daily ledgers keep a limited number of records per day, so this list has 20 of the 104 records the event counts. The counts above use the full total.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17. Events are found by this site from station records and are not official designations. Records are provisional until reprocessed.