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Fagersta, Sweden

Västmanland · Sweden

Fagersta is a small city in Västmanland, Sweden with a population of 11,936. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
11,936 Population 3,261/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$78,084 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,084 median income

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People

Population11,936
Density3,261/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,084

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population11,936
Population Density3,261 / sq mi
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates60.0042°, 15.7932°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästmanland
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (676 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.3 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$78,084

About Fagersta

Fagersta is a small city in Sweden (Västmanland) with a population of 11,936. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Fagersta is $78,084, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,313 business establishments.

Income: Fagersta vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$78,084
4% above Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,313

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Fagersta

Fagersta has an average annual temperature of 5.8°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jun (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 818 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.7°C / 24°F -18° / 3° 56.9
Feb -2.8°C / 27°F -14.7° / 6° 47.0
Mar 0.2°C / 32°F -9.6° / 11.6° 51.4
Apr 4°C / 39°F -5.8° / 17.2° 42.9
May 9.9°C / 50°F -3.1° / 22.5° 66.7
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 5.9° / 27.5° 64.5
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 7.6° / 26.8° 103.1
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 7.8° / 25.3° 95.6
Sep 11.5°C / 53°F 2.5° / 22.7° 66.2
Oct 6.1°C / 43°F -2.4° / 14.1° 87.1
Nov 0.9°C / 34°F -8.7° / 9.4° 67.3
Dec -3.9°C / 25°F -14.3° / 4.2° 68.9
Fagersta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below Sweden avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density3,261/sq mi
Coordinates60.0042°N, 15.7932°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 5, 1995.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 62 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 37 km
Apr 5, 1995 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.7 149 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 143 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 - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 29°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
September 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Fagersta has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Fagersta

Institution Type Founded Website
Skogsmästarskolan University - ,

Schools in Fagersta

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mariaskolan - - - -
Alfaskolan - - - -
Per Olsskolan - - - -
Risbroskolan - - - -
Brinellskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fagersta

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
P4 Västmanland - MP3 152 kbps

Museums in Fagersta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Elvisboden
Engelsbergs Ironworks
Engelsbergs oljefabrik
Norbergs gruvmuseum
Nya Lapphyttan
Västanfors Hembygdsgård

Libraries in Fagersta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Norbergs bibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Fagersta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Järntorget

Hotels in Fagersta

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fagersta Brukshotell Best Western

Restaurants in Fagersta

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

American Pizza
Bergsmannen
Indisk Restaurang och Pizzeria
Järnvägsrestaurang och Pub
Oti Gård
Pizzeria Carlos
T&T Take Away

Cafes in Fagersta

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kaffestugan

Cinemas in Fagersta

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Folkets Hus

Theatres in Fagersta

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Norrby Teater

Dentists in Fagersta

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården

Train Stations in Fagersta

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fagersta C

Gas Stations in Fagersta

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Circle K Västanfors
Diesel
OKQ8
Preem
Såifa
St1
St1
St1 Fagersta Floravägen
Tanka-Fagersta
VafabMiljö CNG

Golf Courses in Fagersta

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fagersta Golfklubb

Breweries in Fagersta

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Wallhöll Brygghus

Ski Resorts Near Fagersta

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skidbacke Karlbergsskogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fridabacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Romme Alpin 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Fagersta

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dala AirportBLEMedium Airport
Arboga Airfield-Small Airport
Avesta Airfield-Small Airport
Ekeby Airfield-Small Airport
Gagnef Airfield-Small Airport
Hedemora Flygfält-Small Airport
Johannisberg Airfield-Small Airport
Köping/Gålby Airfield-Small Airport
Ludvika Airfield-Small Airport
Norberg-Small Airport
Nyby Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Örnlanda Airstrip-Small Airport
Sticksjö Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fagersta

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brukskyrkan
Korskyrkan
Rikets sal
Risbrokyrkan
Smyrnaförsamlingen
Västanfors kyrka

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Fagersta

What is the population of Fagersta?

Fagersta has a population of 11,936 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 3,261 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.

Is Fagersta expensive to live in?

The median household income is $78,084, 4% above the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Fagersta?

Fagersta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fagersta?

There are 1,313 business establishments in the area.

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