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Älvdalen, Sweden

Dalarna · Sweden

Älvdalen is a small town in Dalarna, Sweden with a population of 1,863. Elevation: 830 ft (253 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

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1,863 Population 1,774/sq mi density
830 ft Elevation 253 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$78,084 Median Income
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Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,084 median income

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About Älvdalen

Älvdalen is a locality and the seat of Älvdalen Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 1,810 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population1,863
Density1,774/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,084

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Population1,863
Population Density1,774 / sq mi
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Coordinates61.2277°, 14.0394°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceDalarna
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (672 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.2 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$78,084

About Älvdalen

Älvdalen is a small town in Sweden (Dalarna) with a population of 1,863. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Älvdalen is $78,084, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The area has 205 business establishments.

Income: Älvdalen vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$78,084
4% above Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)205

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Älvdalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.9°F
32% below Sweden avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,774/sq mi
Coordinates61.2277°N, 14.0394°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Apr 11, 1993.

Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 134 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
September 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
October 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.8 in

Älvdalen has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 18°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Älvdalen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Älvdalens skola
Älvdalens Naturbruksgymnasium
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Museums in Älvdalen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Porfyrmuseet

Libraries in Älvdalen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Älvdalens sockenbibliotek0.0

Hotels in Älvdalen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Älvdalens Hotell

Restaurants in Älvdalen

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Älvdalens Hotell
Pizzeria Roma
Restaurang Dalgatan 118

Cafes in Älvdalen

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Kvarnen
Fäbodcafé
Morins Konditori

Clinics in Älvdalen

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Älvdalens vårdcentral

Bus Stations in Älvdalen

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Älvdalen busstation

Gas Stations in Älvdalen

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

din-X Älvdalen
OKQ8
Preem - Älvdalen
SE #7020773771

Banks in Älvdalen

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Swedbank

Ski Resorts Near Älvdalen

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kläppen 0.0 $0
Gopshusbacken 0.0 $0

Airports Near Älvdalen

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mora AirportMXXMedium Airport
Älvdalens flygklubbSmall Airport
Dala Järna AirfieldSmall Airport
Orsa AirfieldSmall Airport
Skinnlanda AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Älvdalen

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Älvdalens kyrka
Salemkapellet

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Stockholm

🇸🇪 About Sweden

Capital Stockholm
Population 10,183,175
Area 449,964 km²
GDP (USD) $578,990,915,246
GDP per capita $54,950
HDI 0.952
Life expectancy 83.3 years
Internet users 95.7%
Urban population 88.6%
Currency SEK (Krona)
Languages Swedish
Calling code +46
TLD .se
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Sweden

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nyårsdagen
Jan 6 Epiphany Trettondedag jul
Apr 3 Good Friday Långfredagen
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Påskdagen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Annandag påsk
May 1 International Workers' Day Första maj
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
May 24 Pentecost Pingstdagen
Jun 6 National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Midsommarafton
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Midsommardagen
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Julafton
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juldagen
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nyårsafton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Älvdalen

What is the population of Älvdalen?

Älvdalen has a population of 1,863 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,774 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

Is Älvdalen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $78,084, 4% above the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Älvdalen?

Älvdalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Älvdalen?

There are 205 business establishments in the area.

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