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Kiruna, Sweden

Norrbotten · Sweden

Kiruna is a small city in Norrbotten, Sweden with a population of 17,037. Elevation: 1,900 ft (579 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
17,037 Population 3,872/sq mi density
1,900 ft Elevation 579 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
19.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$54,648 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,648 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population17,037
Density3,872/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$54,648

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain19.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Population17,037
Population Density3,872 / sq mi
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Coordinates67.8557°, 20.2251°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceNorrbotten
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation19.1 inches (486 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$54,648

About Kiruna

Kiruna is a small city in Sweden (Norrbotten) with a population of 17,037. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet (579 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 10°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Kiruna is $54,648, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,874 business establishments.

Income: Kiruna vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$54,648
27% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,874

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Kiruna

Kiruna has an average annual temperature of -1.4°C (29°F). The hottest month is Jul (12.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-12.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 778 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -12.3°C / 10°F -24.8° / 0.1° 38.3
Feb -11.5°C / 11°F -23.8° / 0.7° 37.9
Mar -8.4°C / 17°F -21.2° / 1° 34.2
Apr -4°C / 25°F -16.8° / 3.9° 47.1
May 2.3°C / 36°F -10.4° / 15.6° 64.8
Jun 10.7°C / 51°F 0.5° / 22.5° 85.7
Jul 12.8°C / 55°F 3.7° / 23.3° 122.3
Aug 11.2°C / 52°F 3° / 20.4° 105.9
Sep 5.1°C / 41°F -3.1° / 14.9° 86.9
Oct -2.9°C / 27°F -13.2° / 6.1° 74.7
Nov -8.2°C / 17°F -19.7° / 0.3° 34.5
Dec -11.8°C / 11°F -23.5° / -0.8° 46.0
Kiruna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average29.9°F
45% below Sweden avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density3,872/sq mi
Coordinates67.8557°N, 20.2251°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 30, 2015.

Jul 30, 2015 0 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M4.0 83 km
Nov 3, 1992 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.6 107 km
Nov 26, 1992 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 98 km
Oct 7, 1992 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 103 km
Apr 28, 1992 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 93 km
Oct 15, 1992 4 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 83 km
Jul 14, 1992 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 103 km
Sep 17, 1992 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 100 km
Jun 25, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 105 km
Jan 13, 1992 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 112 km
May 22, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 106 km
Oct 20, 1992 15 km S of Kiruna, Sweden M3.4 15 km
May 15, 1992 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 92 km
Sep 9, 1993 16 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 95 km
Feb 21, 1992 13 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 95 km
Aug 19, 1993 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 88 km
Aug 20, 1992 10 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 92 km
Sep 28, 1990 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 103 km
Dec 17, 1992 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 102 km
May 13, 1994 21 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.9 in
March 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
May 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
June 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
September 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
October 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 1.4 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 1.2 in

Kiruna has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 10°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Kiruna

Institution Type Founded Website
Rymdcampus University — Visit →

Schools in Kiruna

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Luossavaraskolan — — — —
Högalidskolan — — — —
Malmfältens folkhögskola — — — —
Triangel Skola — — — —
Triangelskolan — — — —
Högalidskolan — — — —
Bergaskolan — — — —
Bergaskolan — — — —
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Radio Stations near Kiruna

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Kiruna

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Kiruna

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arctic Eden
Camp Ripan
Hotel E10
Hotell Samegård
Lägenhetshotell
Lägenhetshotell

Restaurants in Kiruna

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arctic Thai & Grill
Cafe Oscar
Restaurang Magnetiten
Restaurang Malmia
Restaurang Thule
Restaurant Ripan
Stejk

Cafes in Kiruna

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ädnamvaarastugan

Theatres in Kiruna

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Giron Sámi Theáter

Clinics in Kiruna

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Norrskenets Hälsocentral

Veterinaries in Kiruna

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Distriktsveterinärerna Kiruna
Lapplands Djurllinik

Train Stations in Kiruna

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kiruna

Bus Stations in Kiruna

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kiruna Busstation

Gas Stations in Kiruna

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Circle K norra
OKQ8
OKQ8 Kiruna Österleden
SE #620743364
Tanka-Kiruna

Stadiums & Teams in Kiruna

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kiruna

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Luossavaarabacken 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Kiruna

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kiruna AirportKRNLarge Airport
Gällivare AirportGEVMedium Airport
Kalixfors Airfield—Small Airport
Tjautjasjaure Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Kiruna

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
postnord

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kiruna

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kiruna krematorium
Västlaestadianska bönhuset

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 Kiruna

What is the population of Kiruna?

Kiruna has a population of 17,037 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 3,872 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

Is Kiruna expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,648, 27% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Kiruna?

Kiruna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.1 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kiruna?

There are 1,874 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

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