Gamleby, Sweden

Kalmar · Sweden

Gamleby is a small town in Kalmar, Sweden with a population of 2,759. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

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

2,759 Population 1,985/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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About Gamleby

Gamleby

Gamleby is the second largest locality situated in Västervik Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden with 2,775 inhabitants in 2010. It is situated about 20 km north-west of Västervik, in the area known as Tjust.

People

Population2,759
Density1,985/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population2,759
Population Density1,985 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates57.8949°, 16.4051°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceKalmar
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (601 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.8 inches (17 cm)

About Gamleby

Gamleby is a small town in Sweden (Kalmar) with a population of 2,759. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Gamleby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below Sweden avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density1,985/sq mi
Coordinates57.8949°N, 16.4051°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Sep 29, 2004.

Sep 29, 2004 27 km SE of Västervik, Sweden M3.7 48 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.3 in

Gamleby has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Gamleby

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ernebergsskolan - - - -
Hammargymnasiet - - - -
Lofta skola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gamleby

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Gamleby

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aktiveum
Blackstad hembygdsgård
Lunds by
Odensvi hembygspark
Överums Bruksmuseum
Västerviks museum

Hotels in Gamleby

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gamleby B&B
Gamleby hotell

Restaurants in Gamleby

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gamleby hotell
Mamma Dalton
Monte Christo
Pizzeria Fungi

Cafes in Gamleby

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Almviks mathantverk
Cafe Byfiket
Linneas Konditori & Catering
Lofta Caffè
våffelbruket

Clinics in Gamleby

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gamleby vårdcentral

Veterinaries in Gamleby

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Distriktsveterinärerna

Train Stations in Gamleby

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gamleby

Gas Stations in Gamleby

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Preem Gamleby
QStar Gamleby

Banks in Gamleby

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tjustbanken

Shopping Malls in Gamleby

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gamleby Centrum

Stadiums & Teams in Gamleby

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Airports Near Gamleby

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Linköping City AirportLPILarge Airport
Norrköping AirportNRKMedium Airport
Hornlanda-Small Airport
Hultsfred AirportHLFSmall Airport
Ölanda Airfield-Small Airport
Oskarshamn AirportOSKSmall Airport
Stegeborg-Small Airport
Västervik AirportVVKSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gamleby

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gambleby Post Spel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gamleby

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gamleby kyrka
Hagakyrkan
Lofta kyrka

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Meteorites
1
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Meteorites Near Gamleby

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Gamleby.

Name Year Description
Hallingeberg 1944

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 Gamleby

What is the population of Gamleby?

Gamleby has a population of 2,759 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,985 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gamleby?

Gamleby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches, with 6.8 inches of snow.

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