Ekshärad, Sweden

Värmland · Sweden

Ekshärad is a small town in Värmland, Sweden with a population of 955. Elevation: 492 ft (150 m). Average temperature: 38°F (4°C).

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

955 Population 1,425/sq mi density
492 ft Elevation 150 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 4°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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About Ekshärad

Ekshärad

Ekshärad is a locality in Hagfors Municipality, Värmland County, Sweden with 1,074 inhabitants in 2010. Ekshärad is most famous for its historically rich church. Ekshärad is also well known for the unique Ekshäring dialect.

People

Population955
Density1,425/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (4°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Population955
Population Density1,425 / sq mi
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Coordinates60.1728°, 13.4965°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVärmland
Average Temperature38°F (4°C)
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (731 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.7 inches (25 cm)

About Ekshärad

Ekshärad is a small town in Sweden (Värmland) with a population of 955. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet (150 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Ekshärad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average38.4°F
29% below Sweden avg
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,425/sq mi
Coordinates60.1728°N, 13.4965°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 95 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 129 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 115 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 78 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 114 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 150 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 140 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 134 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 131 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 148 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 - 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-8°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
October 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 2.1 in

Ekshärad has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 19°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Ekshärad

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kyrkhedens skola - - - -
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Museums in Ekshärad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kärnåsens hembygdsgård
Monica Zetterlund Museet
Railroad museum

Libraries in Ekshärad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hagfors bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Ekshärad

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wärdshuset Pilgrimen

Restaurants in Ekshärad

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pizza House

Cafes in Ekshärad

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Bistro Moccacino

Monuments in Ekshärad

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ekshäradspelaren

Zoos in Ekshärad

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Värmlands Moose Park

Gas Stations in Ekshärad

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OKQ8

Stadiums & Teams in Ekshärad

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Ski Resorts Near Ekshärad

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Ekshärad

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlstad AirportKSDMedium Airport
Torsby AirportTYFMedium Airport
Brattforshede Airfield-Small Airport
Ekshärad Airfield-Small Airport
Finnskoga/Backa Airfield-Small Airport
Hagfors AirportHFSSmall Airport
Munkfors Airfield-Small Airport
Skinnlanda Airfield-Small Airport
Sunne Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ekshärad

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ekshärads kyrka
Stavkyrka

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Ekshärad

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

Name Description
Brattfallet

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 Ekshärad

What is the population of Ekshärad?

Ekshärad has a population of 955 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,425 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ekshärad?

Ekshärad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches, with 9.7 inches of snow.

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