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Arvidsjaur, Sweden

Norrbotten · Sweden

Arvidsjaur is a small town in Norrbotten, Sweden with a population of 4,655. Elevation: 1,247 ft (380 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

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4,655 Population 2,586/sq mi density
1,247 ft Elevation 380 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$54,648 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,648 median income

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About Arvidsjaur

Arvidsjaur

Arvidsjaur is a locality and the seat of Arvidsjaur Municipality in Norrbotten County, province of Lapland, Sweden with 4,635 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population4,655
Density2,586/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$54,648

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation1,247 ft (380 m)
Population4,655
Population Density2,586 / sq mi
Elevation1,247 ft (380 m)
Coordinates65.5903°, 19.1668°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceNorrbotten
Average Temperature32°F (0°C)
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (561 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$54,648

About Arvidsjaur

Arvidsjaur is a small town in Sweden (Norrbotten) with a population of 4,655. The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet (380 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 10°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Arvidsjaur is $54,648, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 512 business establishments.

Income: Arvidsjaur vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$54,648
27% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)512

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Arvidsjaur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average32.0°F
41% below Sweden avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,247 ft (380 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density2,586/sq mi
Coordinates65.5903°N, 19.1668°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on May 22, 2007.

Jan 5, 1993 17 km NE of Vilhelmina, Sweden M4.2 142 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 126 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 143 km
Jun 28, 2005 30 km ESE of Sorsele, Sweden M3.1 50 km
Jan 19, 1991 23 km E of Sorsele, Sweden M2.8 52 km
May 22, 2007 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden M2.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 1.1 in
March 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
May 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
October 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 1.8 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 1.4 in

Arvidsjaur has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 10°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Arvidsjaur

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fridhemsskolan
Nytorgsskolan
Ringelskolan
Sandbackaskolan
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Museums in Arvidsjaur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hembygdsmuseum

Libraries in Arvidsjaur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotek & Medborgarhus0.0

Hotels in Arvidsjaur

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clarion Collection Arvidsjaur
Hotel Edström
Lapland Lodge
Laponia

Restaurants in Arvidsjaur

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Afrodite
Cazba
SushiMon
Teckan's Vedugnspizzeria
Tre Kronor

Cafes in Arvidsjaur

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hans på hörnet

Clinics in Arvidsjaur

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vårdcentral, Tandläkare och Äldreboende

Veterinaries in Arvidsjaur

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lapplands Djurklinik

Train Stations in Arvidsjaur

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arvidsjaur
Avaviken

Bus Stations in Arvidsjaur

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arvidsjaur Busstation

Gas Stations in Arvidsjaur

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ingo
OKQ8
Qstar
Tanka-Arvidsjaur

Banks in Arvidsjaur

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Länsförsäkringar Bank
Sparbanken nord

Shopping Malls in Arvidsjaur

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galleria Ugglan

Golf Courses in Arvidsjaur

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arvidsjaurs Golfklubb

Airports Near Arvidsjaur

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arvidsjaur AirportAJRMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arvidsjaur

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arvidsjaurs kyrka
Jehovas vittnens Rikets sal

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Arvidsjaur

What is the population of Arvidsjaur?

Arvidsjaur has a population of 4,655 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,586 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

Is Arvidsjaur expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,648, 27% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Arvidsjaur?

Arvidsjaur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Arvidsjaur?

There are 512 business establishments in the area.

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