Boliden, Sweden

Västerbotten · Sweden

Boliden is a small town in Västerbotten, Sweden with a population of 1,614. Elevation: 741 ft (226 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

1,614 Population 2,152/sq mi density
741 ft Elevation 226 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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About Boliden

Boliden

Boliden is a locality situated in Skellefteå Municipality, Västerbotten County, Sweden with 1,566 inhabitants in 2010. It lies 28,5 kilometers from Skellefteå City.

People

Population1,614
Density2,152/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Population1,614
Population Density2,152 / sq mi
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Coordinates64.8667°, 20.3833°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästerbotten
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (616 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.6 inches (29 cm)

About Boliden

Boliden is a small town in Sweden (Västerbotten) with a population of 1,614. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet (226 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Boliden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average34.9°F
35% below Sweden avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density2,152/sq mi
Coordinates64.8667°N, 20.3833°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 19, 2016.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 103 km
Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 58 km
May 22, 1992 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden M3.8 114 km
Feb 15, 1993 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden M3.8 56 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 30 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 52 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 131 km
Jun 28, 2005 30 km ESE of Sorsele, Sweden M3.1 122 km
Apr 16, 1992 21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden M2.9 73 km
Jan 19, 1991 23 km E of Sorsele, Sweden M2.8 134 km
May 22, 2007 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden M2.7 52 km
Aug 22, 1990 5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden M2.6 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in
April 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
September 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
October 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 2.2 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.7 in

Boliden has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 15°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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Museums in Boliden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bergrum Boliden
Finnfors kraftverksmuseum

Libraries in Boliden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bolidens Biblotek0.0

Hotels in Boliden

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boliden Brukshotell
Hotell Annexet

Restaurants in Boliden

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gruvstugan
Pizzeria Vienna

Cafes in Boliden

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Strandudden

Bus Stations in Boliden

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boliden Busstation

Gas Stations in Boliden

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OKQ8

Airports Near Boliden

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Skellefteå AirportSFTMedium Airport
Nyholm Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boliden

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bolidens kyrka
EFS
Jehovas vittnens Rikets sal
Strandudden

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Boliden

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

Name Description
Storfallet

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 Boliden?

Boliden has a population of 1,614 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,152 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Boliden?

Boliden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.

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