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Arvika, Sweden

Värmland · Sweden

Arvika is a small city in Värmland, Sweden with a population of 13,926. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
13,926 Population 2,926/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
30.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population13,926
Density2,926/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population13,926
Population Density2,926 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates59.6553°, 12.5852°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVärmland
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (762 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.1 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Arvika

Arvika is a small city in Sweden (Värmland) with a population of 13,926. 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.

The median household income in Arvika is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,532 business establishments.

Income: Arvika vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$56,808
24% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,532

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

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. The area gets 282 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 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 Average41.8°F
23% below Sweden avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density2,926/sq mi
Coordinates59.6553°N, 12.5852°W
TimezoneEurope/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 (NCES 2022-23 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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Älgå Spiksmedja
Arvika Fordonsmuseum
Eda Hembygdsgård
Eda Skans Museum
Gladisvall (Heimathof mit Kräutergarten)
Glasmuséet
Nya Gården
Oppstuhage
Rackstadmuseet
Såguddens hembygdsgård

Libraries in Arvika

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Åmotfors bibliotek0.0
Arvika Stadsbibliotek0.0

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
Ingo
OKQ8
OKQ8 Arvika
Preem
St1
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.

AirportIATAType
Torsby AirportTYFMedium 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).

NameAddress
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 13,926 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,926 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

Is Arvika expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,808, 24% below the national average of $75,149.

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. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Arvika?

There are 1,532 business establishments in the area.

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