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Karlskoga, Sweden

Örebro · Sweden

Karlskoga is a small city in Örebro, Sweden with a population of 27,490. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

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27,490 Population 35/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
30.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$43,308 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,308 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population27,490
Density35/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$43,308

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain30.4 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Population27,490
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates59.3267°, 14.5239°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceÖrebro
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.4 inches (773 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.7 inches (30 cm)
Median Household Income$43,308

About Karlskoga

Karlskoga is a small city in Sweden (Örebro) with a population of 27,490. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Karlskoga is $43,308, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 3,024 business establishments.

Income: Karlskoga vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$43,308
42% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)3,024

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Karlskoga

Karlskoga has an average annual temperature of 6.4°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jun (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 892 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.3°C / 24°F -16.6° / 3.6° 68.3
Feb -2.2°C / 28°F -14.3° / 6.3° 59.7
Mar 0.9°C / 34°F -7.8° / 10.7° 56.4
Apr 4.9°C / 41°F -4.5° / 16.8° 41.7
May 10.7°C / 51°F -0.6° / 22° 71.4
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 7.3° / 27.2° 79.0
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 9° / 26.7° 118.6
Aug 16.4°C / 61°F 8.7° / 24.9° 87.2
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 4.5° / 21.7° 68.9
Oct 6.8°C / 44°F -1.4° / 13.7° 92.5
Nov 1.3°C / 34°F -9° / 9.5° 71.4
Dec -3.3°C / 26°F -14.2° / 5° 76.8
Karlskoga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.4 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below Sweden avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area788.8 sq mi (2,043.0 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates59.3267°N, 14.5239°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 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 M3.9 139 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 101 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 129 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 83 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 109 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 67 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 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Karlskoga has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Karlskoga

Institution Type Founded Website
Kristinehamns folkhögskola College
Kulturskolan College
Musikskolan College

Schools in Karlskoga

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sandviksskolan
Lonnhyttans Friskola
Bråtenskolan
Stråningstorpsskolan
Rävåsskolan
Österledsskolan
Sandviksskolan
Aggerudsskolan
Bregårdsskolan
Häsängsskolan
Karlbergsskolan
Granbergsdals skola
Möckelngymnasiet
Komvux
Skrantaskolan
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Radio Stations near Karlskoga

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Karlskoga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alfred Nobels laboratorium
Bofors Industrimuseum
Fotbollsmuseet
Gråbo Arbetarmuseum
Granbergsdals hytta
Nobelmuseet - Björkborns Herrgård
Stampens vattenhjul
Värmlands brandhistoriska museum

Hotels in Karlskoga

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bofors Hotell
Hotell Alfred Nobel
Hotell Grönfeltsgården
Hotell Krey
Karlskoga Hotell

Restaurants in Karlskoga

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asian Wok
Bamboo Express
Biltema Bistro
Boda borg
Boforsmässen
Bullseye saloon
Daisuke
Daisuke Sushi
Joan's
Katrinedalskrogen
Lakelodge
Novelia
Rosegarden
Royal Jaipur
Sakura Sushi
Strandkanten
Viet Dragon
Wärdshuset

Cafes in Karlskoga

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Alfred Nobel
Café Ekeliden
Gamla Pumphuset
Pitstop café
Sommarkransen

Cinemas in Karlskoga

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sagabio, Röda kvarn, Centralbio

Theatres in Karlskoga

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kungsteatern

Theme Parks in Karlskoga

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boda borg

Clinics in Karlskoga

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baggängens vårdcentral
Karolina Vårdcentral

Dentists in Karlskoga

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Munhälsan Karlskoga

Veterinaries in Karlskoga

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Djurkliniken

Bus Stations in Karlskoga

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karlskoga Busstation

Gas Stations in Karlskoga

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Circle K Truck
CNG Karlskoga Öst
CNG Karlskoga väst
Ingo Karlskoga
OKQ8 Ekeby
OKQ8 Prix
Qstar Karlskoga Rosendal
SE #160588865
SE #6173937782
SE #6445227980
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Tanka

Banks in Karlskoga

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Swedbank

Shopping Malls in Karlskoga

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skolgärdet

Gyms in Karlskoga

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Davids Träningscenter
Nordic Wellness

Golf Courses in Karlskoga

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karlskoga Golfklubb

Stadiums & Teams in Karlskoga

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Karlskoga

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlskoga AirportKSKMedium Airport
Örebro AirportORBMedium Airport
Brattforshede AirfieldSmall Airport
Degerfors Grenlanda AirfieldSmall Airport
Flygebyns hoppövningsfältSmall Airport
Hällefors AirfieldSmall Airport
Laxå AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Karlskoga

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postnord Utlämningsställe
Postombud Postnord
Schenker ombud

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karlskoga

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Karlskoga Kyrka
Karlskoga-Degerfors Baptistförsamling
Österledskyrkan
Pingstkyrkan
Rävåskyrkan
Rikets Sal
Söderkyrkan

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Karlskoga

What is the population of Karlskoga?

Karlskoga has a population of 27,490 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 788.8 square miles.

Is Karlskoga expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,308, 42% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Karlskoga?

Karlskoga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Karlskoga?

There are 3,024 business establishments in the area.

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