Arvika, Sweden

Värmland · Sweden

Arvika is a small city in Värmland, Sweden with a population of 14,186. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

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

14,186 Population 2,980/sq mi density

171 ft Elevation 52 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 5°C

30.0 in Annual Rain

Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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People

Population14,186

Density2,980/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)

Rain30.0 in/yr

Elevation171 ft (52 m)

Population	14,186
Population Density	2,980 / sq mi
Elevation	171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates	59.6553°, 12.5852°
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm
Country	🇸🇪 Sweden
State / Province	Värmland
Average Temperature	42°F (5°C)
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation	30.0 inches (762 mm)
Annual Snowfall	11.1 inches (28 cm)

About Arvika

Arvika is a small city in Sweden (Värmland) with a population of 14,186. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Climate in Arvika

Arvika has an average annual temperature of 6.4°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 952 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	-4.2°C / 25°F	-16.5° / 3.8°	67.6
Feb	-1.9°C / 29°F	-14.2° / 7°	69.0
Mar	1°C / 34°F	-7.2° / 10.9°	61.3
Apr	5.2°C / 41°F	-4.4° / 17.1°	39.3
May	10.7°C / 51°F	0.2° / 21.5°	76.0
Jun	16.4°C / 61°F	7° / 26.5°	84.6
Jul	16.5°C / 62°F	8.7° / 26.9°	116.5
Aug	16.2°C / 61°F	8.6° / 24.8°	100.2
Sep	12.2°C / 54°F	4.3° / 21.3°	80.3
Oct	6.8°C / 44°F	-1.7° / 13.9°	93.6
Nov	1.4°C / 34°F	-9.3° / 9.7°	78.7
Dec	-3.2°C / 26°F	-14.2° / 5.5°	84.8

Arvika has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	41.8°F
	23% below Sweden avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation	171 ft (52 m)
Area	4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density	2,980/sq mi
Coordinates	59.6553°N, 12.5852°E
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"

21% below Sweden avg

Snowfall 11.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Feb 19, 1992	5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway	M3.8	103 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	96 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	106 km
Apr 7, 2004	11 km N of Sand, Norway	M3.4	111 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	15 km
Feb 1, 1995	11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden	M3.4	141 km
Nov 27, 1993	4 km SW of Sand, Norway	M3.1	101 km
May 25, 2008	4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway	M2.9	110 km
Jun 23, 2018	2 km SW of Götene, Sweden	M2.8	136 km
Aug 22, 1994	21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway	M2.7	142 km
Nov 19, 1994	7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	103 km
Nov 21, 1994	6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	101 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	142 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	137 km
Dec 12, 1994	8 km S of Rotnes, Norway	M2.6	104 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1966	EASTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	-	110 km
1969	NORSALV RIVER	Meteorological	5.0 m	-	59 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-4°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	31°F (-1°C)	1.8 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.9 in
May	51°F (10°C)	1.9 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.9 in
July	61°F (16°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
September	51°F (10°C)	3.2 in
October	43°F (6°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
November	34°F (1°C)	3.2 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	2.4 in

Arvika has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Arvika

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
Ingesunds folkhögskola	University	-	,

Schools in Arvika

10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Estetiska skolan - Stage & Perform	-	-	-	-
Glava skola	-	-	-	-
Solbergagymnasiet	-	-	-	-
Minnebergsskolan	-	-	-	-
Dotteviksskolan	-	-	-	-
Taserudsgymnasiet	-	-	-	-
Gateskolan	-	-	-	-
Agnetebergsskolan	-	-	-	-
Kyrkebyskolan	-	-	-	-
Graningegården	-	-	-	-

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Museums in Arvika

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Älgå Spiksmedja
Arvika Fordonsmuseum
Eda Hembygdsgård
Eda Skans Museum
Gladisvall (Heimathof mit Kräutergarten)
Glasmuséet
Nya Gården
Oppstuhage
Rackstadmuseet
Såguddens hembygdsgård

Libraries in Arvika

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Åmotfors bibliotek		0.0
Arvika Stadsbibliotek		0.0

Hotels in Arvika

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bristol

Home Hotel Bristol

Hotel Arkaden

Jennys Hotell och restaurang

Scandic Arvika

Restaurants in Arvika

20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amigo Pizza

Barbord

Bristol Pizzeria & Steakhouse

Dotteviks Pizzeria

Gate Gästgiveri

Häll Restaurang & Bar

Hello India Restaurant & Bar

Kafé Nystuga

La Vita

Milano

Nippon Ramen

Nippon Sushi

O'Learys

Olssons Brygga

Regi

Restaurant Skeppet

Shalom

Thai Kök

The Oven

Victors Pizzeria

Cafes in Arvika

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Björknäs

Citykonditoriet

Elins Bakgård

Espresso House

Nordells Konditori

Cinemas in Arvika

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palladium Bio

Svea

Clinics in Arvika

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vårdcentralen Verkstaden

Dentists in Arvika

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SE #11091070110

Veterinaries in Arvika

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Evidensia Djurkliniken

Train Stations in Arvika

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arvika

Bus Stations in Arvika

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Busstation

Gas Stations in Arvika

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

din-X

Ingo

OKQ8

OKQ8 Arvika

Preem

St1

Tanka-Arvika

Truck fuel

Banks in Arvika

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westra Wermlands Sparbank

Gyms in Arvika

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cementen Gym

Hälsokompaniet

Mejeriet Arvika

Ski Resorts Near Arvika

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Valfjället Skicenter	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hovfjället	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Arvika

6 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Torsby Airport	TYF	Medium Airport
Arvika Airfield	-	Small Airport
Charlottenberg Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Gjølstad Airfield	-	Small Airport
Säffle Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sunne Airfield	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arvika

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Mikaelikyrkan
Pingstkyrkan
Trefaldighetskyrkan

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 Arvika

What is the population of Arvika?

Arvika has a population of 14,186 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,980 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arvika?

Arvika has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.

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