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Kil, Sweden

Värmland · Sweden

Kil is a small city in Värmland, Sweden with a population of 7,627. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,627 Population 2,484/sq mi density
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
27.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About Kil

Kil

Kil is a locality and the seat of Kil Municipality in Värmland County, Sweden, with 7,842 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population7,627
Density2,484/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Population7,627
Population Density2,484 / sq mi
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates59.5023°, 13.3128°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVärmland
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (698 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.8 inches (25 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Kil

Kil is a small city in Sweden (Värmland) with a population of 7,627. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Kil is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 839 business establishments.

Income: Kil vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)839

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Kil

Kil has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.8°C / 29°F -4.5° / 0.9° 51.7
Feb -1.8°C / 29°F -5° / 1.5° 37.8
Mar 1°C / 34°F -2.9° / 4.9° 34.4
Apr 5.7°C / 42°F 0.7° / 10.7° 46.6
May 10.6°C / 51°F 5.1° / 16° 52.1
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20.1° 64.1
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 12.2° / 22.2° 58.9
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 11.8° / 21.3° 80.3
Sep 12°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.3° 61.7
Oct 6.8°C / 44°F 3.6° / 10.1° 73.1
Nov 2.3°C / 36°F -0.1° / 4.7° 67.1
Dec -1°C / 30°F -3.5° / 1.6° 55.4
Kil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below Sweden avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area345.6 sq mi (895.0 km²)
Population Density2,484/sq mi
Coordinates59.5023°N, 13.3128°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 135 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 129 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 139 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 129 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 150 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 59 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 106 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 141 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 110 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 146 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 145 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 148 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 127 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 - 16 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
November 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Kil has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Kil

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sannerudsskolan - - - -
Stenåsenskolan - - - -
Vikstaskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kil

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sveriges Radio - P4 Värmland local radio, sveriges radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kil

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alma Löv Museum of Unexp. Art
Brigadmuseum
Dyvelstens Flottningsmuseum
Forshaga Hembygdförening
Gammelgården
Gammelstugan
Grava Hembygdsgård
Grossbolsmagasinet
Grums Hembygdsgård
Hammarö Skärgårdsmuseum
Handelsbodsmuseet
Klarälvsrummet
Loftboden
Lokstallet
Myrastugan
Runnevåls skolmuseum
Säldebråten Fornminnesgård
Sandgrund Lars Lerin
Skolmuseet
Stenåldersbåten
Värmlands museum

Libraries in Kil

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteket0.0
Deje bibliotek0.0
Forshaga bibliotek0.0
Grums bibliotek0.0
Karlstad Sjukhusbibliotek0.0
Karlstads stadsbibliotek0.0
Kils bibliotek0.0
Skåre Bibliotek0.0
Vålbergs bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Kil

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apertins Hotell
Kils Hotel & Restaurant

Restaurants in Kil

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apertin Hotell
Bosses Grill
Dumplings
Kil Ros
Kils grillhus
Kilspizzan

Cafes in Kil

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Freja
Järnvägscafeet

Clinics in Kil

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vårdcentralen Kil

Veterinaries in Kil

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SE #12125019296

Train Stations in Kil

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kil

Bus Stations in Kil

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fagerås Stationen

Gas Stations in Kil

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

din-X
Ingo
Kil Stenåsen okq8
Preem - Kil, Montörsgatan Trb

Banks in Kil

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Swedbank

Gyms in Kil

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

STC

Golf Courses in Kil

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kils GK

Breweries in Kil

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Good Guys Brew

Stadiums & Teams in Kil

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kil

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlstad AirportKSDMedium Airport
Torsby AirportTYFMedium Airport
Arvika Airfield-Small Airport
Brattforshede Airfield-Small Airport
Ekshärad Airfield-Small Airport
Hagfors AirportHFSSmall Airport
Munkfors Airfield-Small Airport
Säffle Airfield-Small Airport
Sunne Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Kil

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Barn- och ungdomshabilitering

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kil

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Närhetens kyrka
Sannerudskyrkan
Stora 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 Kil

What is the population of Kil?

Kil has a population of 7,627 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,484 people per square mile, spread across 345.6 square miles.

Is Kil 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 Kil?

Kil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kil?

There are 839 business establishments in the area.

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