Hovsta, Sweden

Örebro · Sweden

Hovsta is a small town in Örebro, Sweden with a population of 2,734. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

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

2,734 Population 4,272/sq mi density

128 ft Elevation 39 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 6°C

26.8 in Annual Rain

Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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People

Population2,734

Density4,272/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)

Rain26.8 in/yr

Elevation128 ft (39 m)

Population	2,734
Population Density	4,272 / sq mi
Elevation	128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates	59.3500°, 15.2167°
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm
Country	🇸🇪 Sweden
State / Province	Örebro
Average Temperature	42°F (6°C)
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation	26.8 inches (680 mm)
Annual Snowfall	9.5 inches (24 cm)

About Hovsta

Hovsta is a small town in Sweden (Örebro) with a population of 2,734. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Hovsta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	42.3°F
	22% below Sweden avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	62°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation	128 ft (39 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	4,272/sq mi
Coordinates	59.3500°N, 15.2167°E
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"

30% below Sweden avg

Snowfall 9.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.15"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Dec 12, 1990	11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden	M3.9	102 km
Apr 11, 1993	2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden	M3.7	91 km
Feb 1, 1995	11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden	M3.4	106 km
Jun 23, 2018	2 km SW of Götene, Sweden	M2.8	137 km
May 15, 1994	13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden	M2.6	64 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1969	NORSALV RIVER	Meteorological	5.0 m	-	97 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	32°F (-0°C)	1.5 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.8 in
May	51°F (10°C)	1.7 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
July	62°F (16°C)	3.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in
September	51°F (11°C)	2.9 in
October	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in
November	34°F (1°C)	2.7 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.2 in

Hovsta has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Hovsta

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Kvinnerstaskolan	-	-	-	-
Lillåns skola F-6	-	-	-	-
Hovstaskolan	-	-	-	-
Lillåns skola 7-9	-	-	-	-
Lillåns södra skola	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Hovsta

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
ZERGAN RADYO (47an)	kurdish, turkish music	AAC+ 128 kbps
P4 Örebro	local radio, sveriges radio	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hovsta

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Biologiska museet
Frövi Maskin och Bruksbanemuseum
Frövifors Paper Mill Museum
Hjalmar Bergmans museum
Kumla skoindustrimuseum
Örebro läns museum
Skolmuseet
Slottsmuseet
Stenarbetsmuseum Yxhult
Tekniska kvarnen

Libraries in Hovsta

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Adolfsbergs bibliotek		0.0
Brickebackens bibliotek		0.0
City Library		0.0
Gymnasiebiblioteket		0.0
Haga Bibliotek		0.0
Haga Bibliotek		0.0
Kumla bibliotek		0.0
Lindesbergs stadsbibliotek		0.0
Lindeskolans bibliotek		0.0
Nora Bibliotek		0.0
Tegelbrukets bibliotek		0.0
Vivalla bibliotek		0.0

Farmers Markets in Hovsta

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Äggbod

Restaurants in Hovsta

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lillåns Gatukök

Cafes in Hovsta

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lillåns konditori

Clinics in Hovsta

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lillåns Vårdcentral

Gas Stations in Hovsta

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OKQ8 Mini

Preem

Golf Courses in Hovsta

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kårsta golfklubb

Breweries in Hovsta

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Nora Brygghus AB

Stadiums & Teams in Hovsta

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Hovsta

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Karlskoga Airport	KSK	Medium Airport
Örebro Airport	ORB	Medium Airport
Arboga Airfield	-	Small Airport
Finspångs flygfält	-	Small Airport
Laxå Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ludvika Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sticksjö Private Airstrip	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Hovsta

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
SiS LVM-hem Runnagården

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hovsta

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Axbergs kyrka
Ekers kyrka
Equmeniakyrkan
Hovsta kyrka
Lundhagskyrkan
Närkes Kils 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 Hovsta

What is the population of Hovsta?

Hovsta has a population of 2,734 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 4,272 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hovsta?

Hovsta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

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