Alfta, Sweden

Gävleborg · Sweden

Alfta is a small town in Gävleborg, Sweden with a population of 2,418. Elevation: 308 ft (94 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,418 Population 1,431/sq mi density
308 ft Elevation 94 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
22.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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About Alfta

Alfta

Alfta is a locality situated in Ovanåker Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 2,465 inhabitants in 2020.

People

Population2,418
Density1,431/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Population2,418
Population Density1,431 / sq mi
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Coordinates61.3468°, 16.0750°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceGävleborg
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (574 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.9 inches (18 cm)

About Alfta

Alfta is a small town in Sweden (Gävleborg) with a population of 2,418. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Alfta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below Sweden avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density1,431/sq mi
Coordinates61.3468°N, 16.0750°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
41% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.2 on May 13, 2005.

Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 139 km
Dec 15, 1991 9 km SE of Njurundabommen, Sweden M3.4 122 km
May 13, 2005 8 km SE of Söråker, Sweden M3.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Alfta has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 20°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Alfta

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alfta Skola - - - -
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Museums in Alfta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Finnskogsmuseet

Hotels in Alfta

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotell Gästisbacken

Restaurants in Alfta

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maxim
Restaurang Gästisbacken

Theatres in Alfta

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Scenen i Forsparken

Bus Stations in Alfta

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alfta busstation

Gas Stations in Alfta

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OKQ8
Q-Star Viksjöfors

Stadiums & Teams in Alfta

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Ski Resorts Near Alfta

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kungsberget 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Järvsöbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Alfta

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arbrå Airfield-Small Airport
Bollnäs-Small Airport
Edsby Airfield-Small Airport
Ljusdal Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alfta

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alfta kyrka
Viksjöfors

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 Alfta

What is the population of Alfta?

Alfta has a population of 2,418 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,431 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alfta?

Alfta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.

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