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Gåvsta, Sweden

Uppsala · Sweden

Gåvsta is a small town in Uppsala, Sweden with a population of 539. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
539 Population 2,450/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$55,080 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,080 median income

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People

Population539
Density2,450/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$55,080

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population539
Population Density2,450 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates59.9430°, 17.8777°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceUppsala
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$55,080

About Gåvsta

Gåvsta is a small town in Sweden (Uppsala) with a population of 539. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Gåvsta is $55,080, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: Gåvsta vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gåvsta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below Sweden avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density2,450/sq mi
Coordinates59.9430°N, 17.8777°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 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 62 km
Apr 5, 1995 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.7 48 km
Mar 30, 1995 11 km SSW of Norrtälje, Sweden M2.7 54 km
Apr 3, 1995 14 km NE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.6 51 km
Apr 5, 1995 6 km NNE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.5 52 km
May 12, 2005 6 km E of Dalarö, Sweden M2.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
November 35°F (1°C) 2.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Gåvsta has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Gåvsta

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gåvsta skola
Stavby skola
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Radio Stations near Gåvsta

3 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Gåvsta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carolina Rediviva
Disagården
Gustavianum
House of Peace
Linnémuseet
Linnés Hammarby
Medicinhistoriska museet
Modelljärnvägens hus
Old Uppsala
Orangeriet
Österbybruks hembygdsgård
Psykiatrihistoriska museet
Pumphuset
Skyttorps Maskinmuseum
Sockenmuseet
Tropiska Växthuset
Upplandsmuseet
Uppsala Castle Historical Museum
Uppsala domkyrkas skattkammare
Uppsala konstmuseum
Uppsala universitets myntkabinett
Vasaborgen Uppsala slott

Libraries in Gåvsta

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

Farmers Markets in Gåvsta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fyristorg

Restaurants in Gåvsta

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Castle
Praiwans Thaikök

Cinemas in Gåvsta

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stavby Bio

Gas Stations in Gåvsta

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Qstar

Ski Resorts Near Gåvsta

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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

Airports Near Gåvsta

18 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Gåvsta

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehabcentrum

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gåvsta

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Rasbo kyrka
Rasbokils kyrka
Stavby 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 Gåvsta

What is the population of Gåvsta?

Gåvsta has a population of 539 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,450 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

Is Gåvsta 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 Gåvsta?

Gåvsta 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 61°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gåvsta?

There are 59 business establishments in the area.

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