Kosta, Sweden

Kronoberg · Sweden

Kosta is a small town in Kronoberg, Sweden with a population of 985. Elevation: 771 ft (235 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

985 Population 709/sq mi density
771 ft Elevation 235 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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People

Population985
Density709/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Population985
Population Density709 / sq mi
Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Coordinates56.8433°, 15.3962°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceKronoberg
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.9 inches (28 cm)

About Kosta

Kosta is a small town in Sweden (Kronoberg) with a population of 985. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet (235 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Kosta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below Sweden avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density709/sq mi
Coordinates56.8433°N, 15.3962°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.83"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Sep 29, 2004.

Sep 29, 2004 27 km SE of Västervik, Sweden M3.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Kosta has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Kosta

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lustigkulla skola - - - -
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Museums in Kosta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banco Bryggeri
Bergdala glastekniska museum
Hantverksby
Hembygdsmuseum
Lessebo Hembygdsmuseum
Muséet Gamla Kosta
Radiomuseum
Skolmuseum

Libraries in Kosta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Emmaboda bibliotek0.0
Lessebo bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Kosta

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Art Hotel
Hotel Kosta Lodge

Restaurants in Kosta

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Don Camillo

Cafes in Kosta

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kosta Brukscafe

Zoos in Kosta

2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grönåsen's Moose Park
Kosta Safaripark

Gas Stations in Kosta

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LT Macken AB

Banks in Kosta

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Swedbank AB Kosta

Shopping Malls in Kosta

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kosta Outlet

Breweries in Kosta

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Emmaboda Bryggeri

Ski Resorts Near Kosta

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Kosta

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ronneby AirportRNBMedium Airport
Växjö Kronoberg AirportVXOMedium Airport
Hultsfred AirportHLFSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kosta

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ekeberga 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 Kosta

What is the population of Kosta?

Kosta has a population of 985 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 709 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kosta?

Kosta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.

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