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Askersund, Sweden

Örebro · Sweden

Askersund is a small town in Örebro, Sweden with a population of 3,997. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,997 Population 2,612/sq mi density
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$43,308 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,308 median income

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About Askersund

Askersund

Askersund is a locality and the seat of Askersund Municipality, Örebro County, Sweden with a population census of 3,887 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population3,997
Density2,612/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$43,308

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Population3,997
Population Density2,612 / sq mi
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates58.8799°, 14.9023°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceÖrebro
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (690 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.2 inches (26 cm)
Median Household Income$43,308

About Askersund

Askersund is a small town in Sweden (Örebro) with a population of 3,997. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Askersund is $43,308, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 440 business establishments.

Income: Askersund vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$43,308
42% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)440

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Askersund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below Sweden avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density2,612/sq mi
Coordinates58.8799°N, 14.9023°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
29% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 148 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 144 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 58 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 92 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 13 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 2.4 in

Askersund has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Askersund

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sjöängsskolan - - - -
Sjöängsskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Askersund

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ZERGAN RADYO (47an) kurdish, turkish music AAC+ 128 kbps
P4 Örebro local radio, sveriges radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Askersund

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bergööska huset
Gruvmuseum Zinkgruvan
Kumla skoindustrimuseum

Libraries in Askersund

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kumla bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Askersund

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aspa herrgård
Hotell Montagne
Hotell Norra Vättern
Värdshuset Garvaregården
Vätternterassen

Restaurants in Askersund

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asian City
Cassandras Steakhouse
En trappa upp
Jako Sushi
Mormor Ruths Skafferi
Restaurang Casa mia
Restaurang Sundsgården
Sjötullen
Verket

Cafes in Askersund

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Borgmästarinnans café
Garvaregården
Kafé Källarvalvet
Klockargården
Tutingen

Castles in Askersund

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stjernsunds slott

Clinics in Askersund

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Askersunds Vårdscentral

Bus Stations in Askersund

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Askersunds Busstation

Gas Stations in Askersund

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Frendo
OKQ8
Preem - Askersund, Lustenrustvägen
Preem - Aspa Bruk
Qstar
Qstar
St1
Tanka-Askersund
Zinkgruvan kiosk

Airports Near Askersund

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlskoga AirportKSKMedium Airport
Malmen Air Base-Medium Airport
Örebro AirportORBMedium Airport
Degerfors Grenlanda Airfield-Small Airport
Finspångs flygfält-Small Airport
Flygebyns hoppövningsfält-Small Airport
Karlsborg Air Base-Small Airport
Laxå Airfield-Small Airport
Motala flygklubb-Small Airport
Sticksjö Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Askersund

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Massens

Churches & Religious Organizations in Askersund

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Askersunds landskyrka
Elimkyrkan
Hammars kyrka
Norrabergskyrkan
Sofia Magdalena 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Askersund

What is the population of Askersund?

Askersund has a population of 3,997 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,612 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

Is Askersund expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,308, 42% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Askersund?

Askersund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches, with 10.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Askersund?

There are 440 business establishments in the area.

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