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Floby, Sweden

Västra Götaland · Sweden

Floby is a small town in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 1,562. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,562 Population 1,795/sq mi density
581 ft Elevation 177 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
27.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About Floby

Floby is a locality situated in Falköping Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 1,499 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population1,562
Density1,795/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Population1,562
Population Density1,795 / sq mi
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Coordinates58.1333°, 13.3333°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästra Götaland
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.6 inches (702 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.1 inches (26 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Floby

Floby is a small town in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 1,562. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Floby is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 172 business establishments.

Income: Floby vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$56,808
24% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)172

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Floby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below Sweden avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area86.1 sq mi (223.0 km²)
Population Density1,795/sq mi
Coordinates58.1333°N, 13.3333°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 121 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 147 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 92 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 68 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 129 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 119 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 43 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 122 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 - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in Wettest
October 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in

Floby has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Floby

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Flobyskolan - - - -
Odensbergsskolan - - - -
Eriksbergs skola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Floby

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Treby - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Floby

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bastöna gammelgård
Bondens år
Falbygdens museum
Fonus Begravningsmuseum
Fornstugan
Humlaledet hembygdsgård
Redvägs Jernvägsmuseum
Skara järnvägsmuseum
Trandansen Visitor Centre

Libraries in Floby

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Falköpings Stadsbibliotek0.0
Floby bibliotek0.0
Kinnarps bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Floby

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Floby Gästgiveri

Restaurants in Floby

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurang Femkanten

Cafes in Floby

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antik-Fiket

Dentists in Floby

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården Floby

Train Stations in Floby

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Floby

Gas Stations in Floby

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bilisten
Koppartrans

Airports Near Floby

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jönköping AirportJKGMedium Airport
Råda Air Base-Medium Airport
Såtenäs Air Base-Medium Airport
Skövde AirportKVBMedium Airport
Ålleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Bämmelshed Airfield-Small Airport
Borås Airfield-Small Airport
Brännebrona Airfield-Small Airport
Falköping Airfield-Small Airport
Herrljunga Airfield-Small Airport
Lidköping-Hovby AirportLDKSmall Airport
Öresten Airfield-Small Airport
Timmele Airfield-Small Airport
Vårgårda Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Floby

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Equmeniakyrkan Odensberg
Floby kyrka
Gökhems kyrka
Göteve kyrka
Grolanda kyrka
Hällestads kyrka
Källeryds kapell
Kyrkans hus
Mjäldrunga kyrka
Pingstkyrkan
Sörby kyrka
Trävattna kyrka
Ullene kyrka

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 Floby

What is the population of Floby?

Floby has a population of 1,562 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,795 people per square mile, spread across 86.1 square miles.

Is Floby expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,808, 24% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Floby?

Floby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches, with 10.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Floby?

There are 172 business establishments in the area.

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