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Gamla Uppsala, Sweden

Uppsala · Sweden

Gamla Uppsala is a small city in Uppsala, Sweden with a population of 17,973. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

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B Good
17,973 Population 112/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
22.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$55,080 Median Income
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3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,080 median income

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People

Population17,973
Density112/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$55,080

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain22.5 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population17,973
Population Density112 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates59.8982°, 17.6339°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceUppsala
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation22.5 inches (571 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$55,080

About Gamla Uppsala

Gamla Uppsala is a small city in Sweden (Uppsala) with a population of 17,973. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Gamla Uppsala is $55,080, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,977 business establishments.

Income: Gamla Uppsala vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$55,080
27% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,977

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Gamla Uppsala

Gamla Uppsala has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 716 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.4°C / 26°F -15.1° / 3.7° 51.2
Feb -2°C / 28°F -12.5° / 6.4° 45.9
Mar 0.8°C / 33°F -8.3° / 11.8° 45.6
Apr 4.5°C / 40°F -5.2° / 17.5° 37.7
May 10.5°C / 51°F -1.7° / 22.1° 63.3
Jun 17.6°C / 64°F 6.4° / 29.3° 51.3
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 9.4° / 29.7° 82.7
Aug 17.3°C / 63°F 9.2° / 27.5° 88.2
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 3.7° / 23.8° 57.7
Oct 7.1°C / 45°F -1.7° / 15.3° 72.9
Nov 2.1°C / 36°F -7.4° / 10.8° 59.3
Dec -2.6°C / 27°F -12.8° / 5.2° 59.9
Gamla Uppsala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below Sweden avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area159.9 sq mi (414.2 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates59.8982°N, 17.6339°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2005.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 48 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 138 km
Apr 5, 1995 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.7 53 km
Mar 30, 1995 11 km SSW of Norrtälje, Sweden M2.7 63 km
Apr 3, 1995 14 km NE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.6 57 km
Apr 5, 1995 6 km NNE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.5 56 km
May 12, 2005 6 km E of Dalarö, Sweden M2.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in

Gamla Uppsala has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Gamla Uppsala

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fredrika Bremerskolan
Jällaskolan
Fredrika Bremerskolan
Lagerlöfs förskola
Gamla Uppsala skola
Kvarngärdesskolan
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Radio Stations near Gamla Uppsala

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Himlen TV7 children, christian AAC 2790 kbps
P4 Värmland AAC 312 kbps
Sveriges Radio P4 Uppland AAC local radio, music MP3 128 kbps
Sveriges Radio P4 Uppland local radio, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gamla Uppsala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biotopia
Bror Hjorths Hus
Carolina Rediviva
Disagården
Gamla prästgården
Gustavianum
Häggeby skolmuseum
House of Peace
Läby lantbruksmuseum
Linnémuseet
Linnés Hammarby
Medicinhistoriska museet
Museum of Evolution Paleonthology
Museum of Evolution Zoology
Old Uppsala
Orangeriet
Psykiatrihistoriska museet
Pumphuset
Skyttorps Maskinmuseum
Sockenmuseet
Tropiska Växthuset
Upplandsmuseet
Uppsala Castle Historical Museum
Uppsala domkyrkas skattkammare
Uppsala konstmuseum
Uppsala universitets myntkabinett
Vasaborgen Uppsala slott
Viksta traktorsmuseum

Libraries in Gamla Uppsala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ångströmbiblioteket0.0
Bälingebiblioteket0.0
Biology Library0.0
BMC-biblioteket0.0
Carolina Rediviva0.0
Dag Hammarskjöld and Law Library0.0
Earth Sciences Library0.0
Gottsundabiblioteket0.0
Karin Boye-biblioteket0.0
Knivsta bibliotek0.0
Sävjabiblioteket0.0
Stadsarkivet0.0
Stenhagenbiblioteket0.0
Storvretabiblioteket0.0
Ultuna Biblioteket0.0
Uppsala Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gamla Uppsala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fyristorg

Hotels in Gamla Uppsala

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arenahotellet

Restaurants in Gamla Uppsala

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Odinsborg
Pizza Hut
Remo
Restaurang Maestro
Taste of Bangla
Ulva krog

Cafes in Gamla Uppsala

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Ulva Kvarn

Monuments in Gamla Uppsala

6 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eastern Mound
Gamla Uppsala Högar
Middle Mound
Pope Stone
Tingshögen
Western Mound

Gas Stations in Gamla Uppsala

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Bärbyleden
SE #252704793

Shopping Malls in Gamla Uppsala

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gränbystaden
Nyby köpcentrum

Ski Resorts Near Gamla Uppsala

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Flottsbro 0.0 $0
Ekebyhovsbacken 0.0 $0
Skistar Hammarbybacken 0.0 $0
Fregattbacken 0.0 $0
Ålstensbacken 0.0 $0
Fiskartorpets Hoppbacke 0.0 $0
Väsjöbacken 0.0 $0
Sunnerstaåsens friluftsområde 0.0 $0
Skattmansöbacken 0.0 $0
Lapphällarna 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gamla Uppsala

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Stockholm-Arlanda AirportARNLarge Airport
Gävle Sandviken AirportGVXMedium Airport
Stockholm-Bromma AirportBMAMedium Airport
Åkersberga AirfieldSmall Airport
Ärna Air BaseSmall Airport
Frölunda AirfieldSmall Airport
Gimo gräsfältSmall Airport
Gryttjom AirfieldSmall Airport
Långtora AirfieldSmall Airport
Lindholmen flygfältSmall Airport
Lunda AirfieldSmall Airport
Skå-Edeby AirfieldSmall Airport
Stockholm - HovaSmall Airport
Tierp AirfieldSmall Airport
Uppsala-Sundbro AirfieldSmall Airport
Vallentuna flygfältSmall Airport
Vassunda Private AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Gamla Uppsala

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehabcentrum

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gamla Uppsala

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gamla Uppsala kyrka
Österledskyrkan
Tunabergskyrkan

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 Gamla Uppsala

What is the population of Gamla Uppsala?

Gamla Uppsala has a population of 17,973 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 159.9 square miles.

Is Gamla Uppsala expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,080, 27% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gamla Uppsala?

Gamla Uppsala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.5 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gamla Uppsala?

There are 1,977 business establishments in the area.

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