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Härnösand, Sweden

Västernorrland · Sweden

Härnösand is a small city in Västernorrland, Sweden with a population of 25,012. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

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B Good
25,012 Population 52/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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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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People

Population25,012
Density52/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population25,012
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates62.6323°, 17.9379°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästernorrland
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.4 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Härnösand

Härnösand is a small city in Sweden (Västernorrland) with a population of 25,012. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Härnösand is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 2,751 business establishments.

Income: Härnösand vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)2,751

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Härnösand

Härnösand has an average annual temperature of 4.4°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-6°C). Average annual precipitation is 575 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6°C / 21°F -10° / -2.1° 42.0
Feb -5.8°C / 22°F -10.3° / -1.2° 26.6
Mar -1.6°C / 29°F -6.2° / 3.1° 29.0
Apr 3.2°C / 38°F -1.7° / 8.1° 31.2
May 8.4°C / 47°F 3° / 13.8° 35.0
Jun 13.2°C / 56°F 8° / 18.5° 54.3
Jul 16.3°C / 61°F 11.4° / 21.2° 66.2
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.9° 77.3
Sep 10.5°C / 51°F 6° / 15° 55.3
Oct 4.4°C / 40°F 0.8° / 8.1° 58.5
Nov -0.6°C / 31°F -3.5° / 2.2° 53.8
Dec -4.4°C / 24°F -7.8° / -0.9° 46.2
Härnösand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.0°F
28% below Sweden avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area484.6 sq mi (1,255.0 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates62.6323°N, 17.9379°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.2 on May 13, 2005.

Dec 15, 1991 9 km SE of Njurundabommen, Sweden M3.4 52 km
Oct 12, 1998 14 km S of Bredbyn, Sweden M3.4 77 km
May 13, 2005 8 km SE of Söråker, Sweden M3.2 25 km
Mar 30, 1990 30 km NNW of Bergeforsen, Sweden M2.9 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
October 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Härnösand has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 21°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Härnösand

Institution Type Founded Website
Heta Utbildningar Yrkeshögskolan College Visit →
Lilla Nybo University

Schools in Härnösand

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Härnösands gymnasium
Murbergskolan
Härnösands Folkhögskola
Kiörningsskolan
Solenskolan
Bondsjöhöjdens skola
Kristinaskolan
Brännaskolan
Hedda Wisingskolan
Tullportens förskola
Bondsjö förskola
Wendella Hellmanskolan
Gerestaskolan
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Radio Stations near Härnösand

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Härnösand

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ådalens Veteranbilmuseum
Arnolds Bilmuseum
Härnösands Bilmuseum
Murbergets fiskeläge
Skeppshams Fiskaremuseum
Technichus
Västernorrlands museum

Libraries in Härnösand

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Härnösands bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Härnösand

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Hotel Stadt
Highway Hotell och Restaurang
Hotel City
Hotell Royal

Restaurants in Härnösand

23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adana Kolgrill
APA
Brygghuset
Clock
Engströms food & deli
Gästgiveri Spjutegården
Härnö Pizzaria
Härnö sushi
Highway Hotell och Restaurang
Matsalen
Murberget kafé
Navet
Nya Varvet
Rawan Steak House
Restaurang Matverkstan
Restaurang Portalen
Restaurang Skeppet
Restaurang Stadt
Restaurant Toppstugan
Rutiga duken
Sankt Petri Logen
Sushi
Wärdshuset matglada Oxen

Cafes in Härnösand

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Samba
Café Sigrid
Espresso House
Gula villan
Koch´s Restaurant & Café
Villa Fridhem
Waynes Coffee

Cinemas in Härnösand

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saga

Theatres in Härnösand

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Härnösands Teater
NorrDans

Clinics in Härnösand

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hälsocentralen Södra Sundet
Närvård
Öbacka vårdcentral
Rehabcentrum
Vårdcentralen Johannesberg

Dentists in Härnösand

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården Härnösand
Tandläkare
Tandläkare

Veterinaries in Härnösand

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Härnösands smådjursmottagning
Kusthöjdens djurklinik

Train Stations in Härnösand

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Härnösand

Bus Stations in Härnösand

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bussgate
Härnösand resecentrum

Gas Stations in Härnösand

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Gulf
Härnösand Fordonsgas CNG
OKQ8 Brännan
OKQ8 Kaptensgatan
OKQ8 Mini Saltvik
Preem - Härnösand, Trb
St1

Banks in Härnösand

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken Härnösand
Länsförsäkringar Västernorrland AB
Nordea
Swedbank

Shopping Malls in Härnösand

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Graf

Gyms in Härnösand

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Actic
Härnösands Atletklubb
STC
Tränings Templet AB

Golf Courses in Härnösand

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Härnösand GK

Stadiums & Teams in Härnösand

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Härnösand

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Jättendals elljusspår 0.0 $0
Skulebacken 0.0 $0
Bjästabacken 0.0 $0

Airports Near Härnösand

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten AirportKRFMedium Airport
Sundsvall-Härnösand AirportSDLMedium Airport
Baggböle AirstripSmall Airport
Bänkås HoppfältSmall Airport
Majfält-OvansjöSmall Airport
Myran AirfieldSmall Airport
Överlanda AirfieldSmall Airport
Tallåsen AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Härnösand

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bussgods
PostNord Logistics

Churches & Religious Organizations in Härnösand

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ängekyrkan
Härnösand Cathedral
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Murbergskyrkan

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Härnösand

What is the population of Härnösand?

Härnösand has a population of 25,012 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 484.6 square miles.

Is Härnösand 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 Härnösand?

Härnösand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches, with 12.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Härnösand?

There are 2,751 business establishments in the area.

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