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Kristinehamn, Sweden

Värmland · Sweden

Kristinehamn is a small city in Värmland, Sweden with a population of 18,557. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

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B Good
18,557 Population 3,088/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
25.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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People

Population18,557
Density3,088/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain25.7 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population18,557
Population Density3,088 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates59.3098°, 14.1081°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVärmland
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.7 inches (652 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.7 inches (17 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Kristinehamn

Kristinehamn is a small city in Sweden (Värmland) with a population of 18,557. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Kristinehamn is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 2,041 business establishments.

Income: Kristinehamn vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)2,041

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Kristinehamn

Kristinehamn 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
Kristinehamn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below Sweden avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density3,088/sq mi
Coordinates59.3098°N, 14.1081°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 113 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 108 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 76 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 96 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 79 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 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Kristinehamn has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Kristinehamn

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Presterudsgymnasiet
Djurgårdsskolan
Södermalmsskolan
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Radio Stations near Kristinehamn

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kristinehamn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kristinehamns hembygdsgård
Kristinehamns historiska museum
Kristinehamns konstmuseum
Soldattorp
Stampens vattenhjul
Sunnäs post och skolmuseum
Värmlands brandhistoriska museum

Libraries in Kristinehamn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kristinehamns bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Kristinehamn

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Annexet City Hotel
Hotel Marieberg
Hotell Bro
Park Hotell
Sockerslottet hotell
Stadshotellet

Restaurants in Kristinehamn

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akira Sushi
Alanya
Charlies
China Garden
Kookies corner
La Cucina
Lion Bar
Nock Restaurang & Gästhamn
Nya Matlaget
Oden
Oliveriet
Panncentralen restaurang & café
Parma
Pizza Akos
Pizza House
Pizzeria Chili
Restaurang & Café Solrosen
Super Thai
Thanh thai palace
Träslottet
Tre Kronor
Trossen

Cafes in Kristinehamn

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bageri höghuset
Bokcafé
Café Borgen
Café Hemjord
Café Pärlan
Kafé Kanel Kristinehamn
Norrgårdens café
Picassos Veranda

Theatres in Kristinehamn

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Christinateatern

Castles in Kristinehamn

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Presteruds herrgård

Clinics in Kristinehamn

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kristinehamns Vårdcentral

Dentists in Kristinehamn

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården Värmland

Veterinaries in Kristinehamn

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SE #4304602789

Train Stations in Kristinehamn

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kristinehamn

Gas Stations in Kristinehamn

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bilisten
Ingo
Ingo
Ingo Kristinehamn
OKQ8
Preem
Qstar
SE #6601884242
St1
Tanka

Gyms in Kristinehamn

6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitness24Seven
HK
Landa motion & träning
One Life Gym
SE #813171731
Wellness

Golf Courses in Kristinehamn

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kristinehamns golfklubb

Airports Near Kristinehamn

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlskoga AirportKSKMedium Airport
Brännebrona AirfieldSmall Airport
Brattforshede AirfieldSmall Airport
Degerfors Grenlanda AirfieldSmall Airport
Flygebyns hoppövningsfältSmall Airport
Hagfors AirportHFSSmall Airport
Hällefors AirfieldSmall Airport
Laxå AirfieldSmall Airport
Munkfors AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kristinehamn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posten företagscenter

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kristinehamn

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Broängskyrkan
Kristinehamns kyrka
Ljusets kapell
Österviks Kapell
Pingstkyrkan
Rikets sal

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 Kristinehamn

What is the population of Kristinehamn?

Kristinehamn has a population of 18,557 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 3,088 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.

Is Kristinehamn 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 Kristinehamn?

Kristinehamn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches, with 6.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kristinehamn?

There are 2,041 business establishments in the area.

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