Åsele, Sweden

Västerbotten · Sweden

Åsele is a small town in Västerbotten, Sweden with a population of 1,633. Elevation: 1,050 ft (320 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

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

1,633 Population 1,247/sq mi density
1,050 ft Elevation 320 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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About Åsele

Åsele

Åsele Municipality is a municipality in Västerbotten County in northern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Åsele. It is located in the southernmost fringe of Lapland.

People

Population1,633
Density1,247/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Population1,633
Population Density1,247 / sq mi
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Coordinates64.1603°, 17.3476°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästerbotten
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (608 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.2 inches (28 cm)

About Åsele

Åsele is a small town in Sweden (Västerbotten) with a population of 1,633. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet (320 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Åsele has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average34.1°F
37% below Sweden avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density1,247/sq mi
Coordinates64.1603°N, 17.3476°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 68 km
Oct 12, 1998 14 km S of Bredbyn, Sweden M3.4 101 km
Jun 28, 2005 30 km ESE of Sorsele, Sweden M3.1 147 km
Apr 16, 1992 21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden M2.9 148 km
May 22, 2007 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden M2.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
April 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
September 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
October 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 2.0 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 1.7 in

Åsele has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 12°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Åsele

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Åsele centralskola - - - -
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Museums in Åsele

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Torvsjö Kvarnar

Libraries in Åsele

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Åsele bibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Åsele

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Åsele pizzeria & pub
Åsele wärdshus
Emmas Kök
Pizzeria Silvan
Timmergrillen

Clinics in Åsele

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Åsele sjukstuga

Dentists in Åsele

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården

Gas Stations in Åsele

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Ingo
OKQ8

Banks in Åsele

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken Åsele
Swedbank

Gyms in Åsele

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Åsele gym

Ski Resorts Near Åsele

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Åsele

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vilhelmina South Lapland AirportVHMMedium Airport
Åsele Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Åsele

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Åsele kyrka

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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What is the population of Åsele?

Åsele has a population of 1,633 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,247 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Åsele?

Åsele has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches, with 11.2 inches of snow.

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