Fagersta, Sweden

Västmanland · Sweden

Fagersta is a small city in Västmanland, Sweden with a population of 11,771. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

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

11,771 Population 3,216/sq mi density

361 ft Elevation 110 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 5°C

26.6 in Annual Rain

Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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People

Population11,771

Density3,216/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)

Rain26.6 in/yr

Elevation361 ft (110 m)

Population	11,771
Population Density	3,216 / sq mi
Elevation	361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates	60.0042°, 15.7932°
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm
Country	🇸🇪 Sweden
State / Province	Västmanland
Average Temperature	40°F (5°C)
January Average	22°F (-5°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation	26.6 inches (676 mm)
Annual Snowfall	9.3 inches (24 cm)

About Fagersta

Fagersta is a small city in Sweden (Västmanland) with a population of 11,771. 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.

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. 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 Average	40.3°F
	25% below Sweden avg
January Average	22°F (-5°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation	361 ft (110 m)
Area	3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density	3,216/sq mi
Coordinates	60.0042°N, 15.7932°E
Timezone	Europe/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 (OpenStreetMap 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

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Elvisboden
Engelsbergs Ironworks
Engelsbergs oljefabrik
Norbergs gruvmuseum
Nya Lapphyttan
Västanfors Hembygdsgård

Libraries in Fagersta

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Norbergs bibliotek		0.0

Farmers Markets in Fagersta

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
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 Fagersta Floravägen

Tanka-Fagersta

VafabMiljö CNG

Golf Courses in Fagersta

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fagersta Golfklubb

Breweries in Fagersta

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Wallhöll Brygghus

Ski Resorts Near Fagersta

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Fagersta

13 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Dala Airport	BLE	Medium 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).

Name	Address
Brukskyrkan
Korskyrkan
Rikets sal
Risbrokyrkan
Smyrnaförsamlingen
Västanfors kyrka

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Waterfalls Near Fagersta

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

Name	Description
Brudslöjan	Height: 5

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 11,771 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 3,216 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.

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. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.

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