Haparanda, Sweden

Norrbotten · Sweden

Haparanda is a small city in Norrbotten, Sweden with a population of 6,292. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 35°F (1°C).

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

6,292 Population 26/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 1°C
22.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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About Haparanda

Haparanda

Haparanda is a locality and the seat of Haparanda Municipality in Norrbotten County, Sweden. It is adjacent to Tornio, Finland. Haparanda has a population of 9,166 inhabitants (2024).

People

Population6,292
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (1°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population6,292
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates65.8355°, 24.1368°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceNorrbotten
Average Temperature35°F (1°C)
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (575 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.0 inches (25 cm)

About Haparanda

Haparanda is a small city in Sweden (Norrbotten) with a population of 6,292. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Climate in Haparanda

Haparanda has an average annual temperature of 2.3°C (36°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.2°C), the coldest is Feb (-10.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 638 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.2°C / 15°F -13° / -5.3° 53.2
Feb -10.4°C / 13°F -14.5° / -6.2° 43.6
Mar -5.4°C / 22°F -9.9° / -0.9° 40.0
Apr 0.5°C / 33°F -3.5° / 4.6° 34.7
May 6.6°C / 44°F 2.2° / 11.1° 40.7
Jun 13.1°C / 56°F 8.7° / 17.5° 50.0
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 12° / 20.3° 60.5
Aug 14.2°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.1° 56.2
Sep 8.8°C / 48°F 5.2° / 12.5° 64.7
Oct 2.4°C / 36°F -0.3° / 5.2° 63.1
Nov -2.7°C / 27°F -5.4° / 0° 70.9
Dec -6.6°C / 20°F -9.8° / -3.4° 60.2
Haparanda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average34.5°F
36% below Sweden avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area240.9 sq mi (624.0 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates65.8355°N, 24.1368°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
40% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.56"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2018.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 114 km
Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 55 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 76 km
Jun 6, 1993 53 km SW of Pajala, Sweden M3.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 1.4 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.4 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in Driest
May 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
October 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 2.3 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.9 in

Haparanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 12°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Haparanda

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bojan - - - -
Tornedalsskolan - - - -
Aspstrandens skola - - - -
Svefi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Haparanda

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Santa Claus (FI) christmas music, helsinki MP3 128 kbps
Radio Santa Claus (US) - AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Haparanda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aine Art Museum
Fiskemuseum
Museum of Torne Valley

Libraries in Haparanda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Haparanda City Library0.0
Tornio City Library0.0

Hotels in Haparanda

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cape East
Haparanda Stadshotel
Svefi Hotell

Restaurants in Haparanda

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulasch Baronen
Haparanda Sushi & Indiskt
IKEA Restaurant
Minerva
Restaurang Leilani
Restaurang Zenzei
Tinas

Cafes in Haparanda

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Lyktan
Nya Konditoriet
Shell Haparanda

Cinemas in Haparanda

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haparanda Bio & Kultur

Clinics in Haparanda

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haparanda vårdcentral

Dentists in Haparanda

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården

Train Stations in Haparanda

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haparanda

Bus Stations in Haparanda

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haparanda Tornio Resecentrum

Gas Stations in Haparanda

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ingo
OKQ8
Preem - Haparanda, E4
St1

Banks in Haparanda

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Swedbank

Breweries in Haparanda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tornion panimo

Stadiums & Teams in Haparanda

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Haparanda

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Haparanda

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kemi-Tornio AirportKEMMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Haparanda

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Betelkyrkan
Filadelfia
Frälsningsarmén Haparanda
Haparanda kyrka
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Laestadianska Fridsföreningar

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 Haparanda

What is the population of Haparanda?

Haparanda has a population of 6,292 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 240.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Haparanda?

Haparanda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches, with 10.0 inches of snow.

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