Bensbyn, Sweden

Norrbotten · Sweden

Bensbyn is a small town in Norrbotten, Sweden with a population of 598. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

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

598 Population 1,196/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
18.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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People

Population598
Density1,196/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain18.9 in/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population598
Population Density1,196 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates65.6418°, 22.2423°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceNorrbotten
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation18.9 inches (481 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (21 cm)

About Bensbyn

Bensbyn is a small town in Sweden (Norrbotten) with a population of 598. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Bensbyn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.1°F
35% below Sweden avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,196/sq mi
Coordinates65.6418°N, 22.2423°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2018.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 66 km
Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 136 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 144 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 108 km
Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 34 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 42 km
Jun 6, 1993 53 km SW of Pajala, Sweden M3.1 142 km
Mar 29, 1994 56 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in
May 44°F (6°C) 1.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
October 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.5 in

Bensbyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.0").

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Museums in Bensbyn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Flygmuseet F21
Friluftsmuseet Hägnan
Konsthall
Norrbottens Järnvägsmuseum
Norrbottens museum
Teknikens hus

Libraries in Bensbyn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gymnasiebiblioteket0.0
Råneå bibliotek0.0
Stadsbiblioteket0.0
Universitetsbiblioteket0.0

Restaurants in Bensbyn

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Brändön Lodge

Breweries in Bensbyn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bottenvikens Bryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Bensbyn

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bensbyn

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Bensbyn

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luleå AirportLLALarge Airport

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 Bensbyn?

Bensbyn has a population of 598 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,196 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bensbyn?

Bensbyn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.9 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

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