Björkvik, Sweden

Västerbotten · Sweden

Björkvik is a small town in Västerbotten, Sweden with a population of 511. Elevation: 1,352 ft (412 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-1°C).

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

511 Population 373/sq mi density
1,352 ft Elevation 412 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -1°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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People

Population511
Density373/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-1°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Population511
Population Density373 / sq mi
Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Coordinates65.5000°, 15.5667°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästerbotten
Average Temperature31°F (-1°C)
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (822 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.5 inches (42 cm)

About Björkvik

Björkvik is a small town in Sweden (Västerbotten) with a population of 511. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet (412 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Björkvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average30.8°F
43% below Sweden avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density373/sq mi
Coordinates65.5000°N, 15.5667°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 16.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on May 21, 2006.

Jan 5, 1993 17 km NE of Vilhelmina, Sweden M4.2 105 km
Mar 31, 2001 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.8 144 km
Aug 3, 1992 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M3.6 145 km
Jun 24, 2005 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.3 148 km
Sep 17, 1992 northern Norway M3.3 112 km
Jun 28, 2005 30 km ESE of Sorsele, Sweden M3.1 119 km
Apr 18, 1990 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.1 113 km
Apr 16, 2001 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.1 137 km
Mar 29, 1995 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.0 139 km
May 5, 1992 35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.0 108 km
Nov 25, 1992 28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.0 116 km
May 21, 2006 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M2.9 147 km
May 21, 1992 32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.9 115 km
Jun 23, 1993 44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.8 102 km
Feb 20, 1992 21 km E of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.8 99 km
Jun 11, 1994 northern Norway M2.8 148 km
Jan 19, 1991 23 km E of Sorsele, Sweden M2.8 114 km
May 1, 2005 7 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M2.7 140 km
Apr 19, 1993 25 km NW of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.7 137 km
May 26, 1992 39 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1940 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 2.7 in
February 13°F (-11°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 19°F (-7°C) 2.1 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
June 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
July 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
September 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
October 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 2.4 in

Björkvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 13°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (1.6").

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Ski Resorts Near Björkvik

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Björkvik

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hemavan AirportHMVSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Björkvik

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Björkvik.

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Fiskonfallet

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 Björkvik?

Björkvik has a population of 511 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 373 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Björkvik?

Björkvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 16.5 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Storuman 2,080 pop · 52.8 mi Sorsele 1,092 pop · 56.5 mi Vilhelmina 3,245 pop · 68.3 mi Hauknes 2,083 pop · 68.7 mi Mo i Rana 18,739 pop · 69.0 mi Mosjøen 10,109 pop · 71.5 mi Hemnesberget 1,349 pop · 74.5 mi Arjeplog 1,626 pop · 76.0 mi Söderfors 1,597 pop · 86.2 mi Nesna 1,339 pop · 86.7 mi Dorotea 1,208 pop · 89.1 mi Sandnessjøen 6,110 pop · 90.7 mi Malå 2,013 pop · 94.1 mi Insjön 2,150 pop · 94.4 mi
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