Holmsund, Sweden

Västerbotten · Sweden

Holmsund is a small city in Västerbotten, Sweden with a population of 6,064. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

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

6,064 Population 2,028/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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People

Population6,064
Density2,028/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population6,064
Population Density2,028 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates63.7060°, 20.3641°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästerbotten
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (618 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.8 inches (27 cm)

About Holmsund

Holmsund is a small city in Sweden (Västerbotten) with a population of 6,064. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Climate in Holmsund

Holmsund has an average annual temperature of 4.7°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.6°C), the coldest is Feb (-4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 543 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3°C / 27°F -5° / -1° 47.6
Feb -4.9°C / 23°F -7.2° / -2.6° 34.6
Mar -2.6°C / 27°F -4.9° / -0.3° 35.0
Apr 1.2°C / 34°F -0.8° / 3.3° 29.8
May 6°C / 43°F 3.5° / 8.4° 35.9
Jun 11.4°C / 53°F 8.9° / 13.8° 42.1
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 13.4° / 17.9° 47.0
Aug 15.6°C / 60°F 13.5° / 17.8° 56.0
Sep 10.9°C / 52°F 9° / 12.8° 50.2
Oct 5.6°C / 42°F 4.1° / 7.1° 56.0
Nov 1.2°C / 34°F -0.4° / 2.8° 60.5
Dec -1.2°C / 30°F -3° / 0.6° 48.5
Holmsund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.6°F
30% below Sweden avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density2,028/sq mi
Coordinates63.7060°N, 20.3641°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 15, 2010.

Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 98 km
May 22, 1992 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden M3.8 48 km
Feb 15, 1993 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden M3.8 82 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 99 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 125 km
Oct 12, 1998 14 km S of Bredbyn, Sweden M3.4 120 km
Apr 16, 1992 21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden M2.9 56 km
May 22, 2007 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden M2.7 77 km
Aug 22, 1990 5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden M2.6 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.9 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in

Holmsund has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 19°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Holmsund

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Skärgårdsskolan - - - -
Sandviksskolan - - - -
Storsjöskolan - - - -
Storsjöskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Holmsund

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
P4 Västerbotten - MP3 128 kbps
Pop & Rock local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Holmsund

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bildmuseet
Curiosum
Den förhistoriska världen
Fiske- & sjöfarts-museet
Guitars
Kvinnohistoriskt museum
Regementsmuseet
Sågverksmuseet
Sågverksmuseum på Västerbacken
Umeå Energicentrum
Umeå MC-museum
Västerbottens museum
Vinylmuseum

Libraries in Holmsund

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ålidhemsbiblioteket0.0
Ersbodabiblioteket0.0
Grubbebiblioteket0.0
Holmsunds bibliotek0.0
Mariehemsbiblioteket0.0
Medicinska biblioteket0.0
Sävarbiblioteket0.0
Skogsbiblioteket0.0
Tegsbiblioteket0.0
Umeå stadsbibliotek0.0
Umeå universitetsbibliotek0.0
Umedalens bibliotek0.0
Universitetsbiblioteket konstnärligt campus0.0

Farmers Markets in Holmsund

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Revolt

Hotels in Holmsund

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Västerbacken Hotell & Konferens

Restaurants in Holmsund

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holmsunds pizzeria
Kajutan
Smashi
Soros Thaimat

Cafes in Holmsund

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Holmsund

Clinics in Holmsund

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holmsunds vårdcentral

Gas Stations in Holmsund

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
OKQ8

Banks in Holmsund

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Swedbank

Gyms in Holmsund

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nordic Wellness
SE #12180263779

Golf Courses in Holmsund

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Umeå golfklubb

Breweries in Holmsund

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer Studio

Stadiums & Teams in Holmsund

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Holmsund

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Holmsund

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Umeå AirportUMELarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Holmsund

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Barn- och ungdomshabilitering

Churches & Religious Organizations in Holmsund

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holmsunds kyrka
Pingstkyrkan Holmsund

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 Holmsund

What is the population of Holmsund?

Holmsund has a population of 6,064 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,028 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Holmsund?

Holmsund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.

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