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Gärsnäs, Sweden

Värmland · Sweden

Gärsnäs is a small town in Värmland, Sweden with a population of 955. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
955 Population 440/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
29.0 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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People

Population955
Density440/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Population955
Population Density440 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates59.4167°, 12.9000°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVärmland
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (736 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.7 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Gärsnäs

Gärsnäs is a small town in Sweden (Värmland) with a population of 955. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Gärsnäs is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 105 business establishments.

Income: Gärsnäs vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)105

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Gärsnäs

Gärsnäs has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.8°C / 29°F -4.5° / 0.9° 51.7
Feb -1.8°C / 29°F -5° / 1.5° 37.8
Mar 1°C / 34°F -2.9° / 4.9° 34.4
Apr 5.7°C / 42°F 0.7° / 10.7° 46.6
May 10.6°C / 51°F 5.1° / 16° 52.1
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20.1° 64.1
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 12.2° / 22.2° 58.9
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 11.8° / 21.3° 80.3
Sep 12°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.3° 61.7
Oct 6.8°C / 44°F 3.6° / 10.1° 73.1
Nov 2.3°C / 36°F -0.1° / 4.7° 67.1
Dec -1°C / 30°F -3.5° / 1.6° 55.4
Gärsnäs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below Sweden avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density440/sq mi
Coordinates59.4167°N, 12.9000°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 110 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 126 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 104 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 143 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 47 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 109 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 133 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 139 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 105 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 133 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 132 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 147 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 131 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 130 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in

Gärsnäs has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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Museums in Gärsnäs

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Borgvik Bruksmuseum
Brunskogs Hembygdsgård
Glasmuséet
Grums Hembygdsgård
Klensmedjan
LM Ericssons minnesgård
Nya Gården
Säldebråten Fornminnesgård
Värmlands Vikingacenter
Von Echstedtska Gården

Libraries in Gärsnäs

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Grums bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Gärsnäs

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotell Vildmarken
Kungskvarnen

Restaurants in Gärsnäs

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kungskvarnen

Cafes in Gärsnäs

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Värmskogs café

Gas Stations in Gärsnäs

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SE #6727715162

Ski Resorts Near Gärsnäs

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Valfjället Skicenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gärsnäs

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlstad AirportKSDMedium Airport
Torsby AirportTYFMedium Airport
Arvika Airfield-Small Airport
Charlottenberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Ekshärad Airfield-Small Airport
Hagfors AirportHFSSmall Airport
Munkfors Airfield-Small Airport
Säffle Airfield-Small Airport
Sunne Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gärsnäs

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Borgviks kyrka
Värmskogs 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 Gärsnäs

What is the population of Gärsnäs?

Gärsnäs has a population of 955 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 440 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

Is Gärsnäs 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 Gärsnäs?

Gärsnäs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches, with 10.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gärsnäs?

There are 105 business establishments in the area.

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