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Glimåkra, Sweden

Skåne · Sweden

Glimåkra is a small town in Skåne, Sweden with a population of 1,466. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,466 Population 1,788/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
27.8 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
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About Glimåkra

Glimåkra

Glimåkra is a locality situated in Östra Göinge Municipality, Scania County, Sweden with 1,383 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population1,466
Density1,788/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population1,466
Population Density1,788 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates56.3000°, 14.1333°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceSkåne
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (706 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Glimåkra

Glimåkra is a small town in Sweden (Skåne) with a population of 1,466. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Glimåkra is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 161 business establishments.

Income: Glimåkra vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)161

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Glimåkra has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below Sweden avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,788/sq mi
Coordinates56.3000°N, 14.1333°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 6, 2012.

Aug 6, 2012 39 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden M4.2 132 km
Oct 4, 1995 20 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden M3.9 120 km
Aug 29, 1993 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden M2.7 139 km
Dec 7, 1993 11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark M2.7 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
September 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.5 in

Glimåkra has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Glimåkra

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Glimåkraskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Glimåkra

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SR P4 Kronoberg - MP3 128 kbps
Sveiges Radio - P4 Kristianstad - MP3 104 kbps

Museums in Glimåkra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fotomuseet
Kjugekull
Korgmuseet i Lönsboda
Lekoseum
Smålands militärhistoriska centrum
Stigs museum
Svart Granit
Svarta Bergen
Vävstolsmuseet

Libraries in Glimåkra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Knislinge bibliotek0.0
Vinslövs Bibliotek0.0

Dentists in Glimåkra

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Göinge Privattandvård Knislinge

Gas Stations in Glimåkra

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Börjes Tankcenter Glimåkra
Qstar Glimåkra

Banks in Glimåkra

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparbanken Göinge - Glimåkra

Stadiums & Teams in Glimåkra

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Glimåkra

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Glimåkra

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kristianstad AirportKIDMedium Airport
Växjö Kronoberg AirportVXOMedium Airport
Alvesta Smålanda Airfield-Small Airport
Ekeryd - Ekelanda private airstrip-Small Airport
Fagerhult Airfield-Small Airport
Feringe Airfield-Small Airport
Hässleholm Bokeberg Airfield-Small Airport
Kronobergshed Airfield-Small Airport
Kvarnhem Flygfält-Small Airport
Möckeln Airfield-Small Airport
Sjöbo Sövde Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Glimåkra

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Glimåkra 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 Glimåkra

What is the population of Glimåkra?

Glimåkra has a population of 1,466 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,788 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

Is Glimåkra 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 Glimåkra?

Glimåkra has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Glimåkra?

There are 161 business establishments in the area.

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