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Lidköping, Sweden

Västra Götaland · Sweden

Lidköping is a small city in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 22,988. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
22,988 Population 44/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
24.5 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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Full City Profile

People

Population22,988
Density44/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population22,988
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates58.5052°, 13.1577°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästra Götaland
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (623 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.3 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Lidköping

Lidköping is a small city in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 22,988. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Lidköping is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 2,529 business establishments.

Income: Lidköping vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)2,529

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Lidköping

Lidköping has an average annual temperature of 7.8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 795 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.3°C / 28°F -13.4° / 5.7° 52.2
Feb -0.5°C / 31°F -12.3° / 7.5° 57.4
Mar 2.2°C / 36°F -5° / 10.7° 47.2
Apr 6.2°C / 43°F -2.9° / 16.8° 36.8
May 11.8°C / 53°F 2.1° / 22.1° 78.8
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 8.6° / 27.8° 70.6
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 10.5° / 27.6° 113.2
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 10.8° / 25.9° 82.6
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 6.8° / 22° 65.7
Oct 8.3°C / 47°F 0.9° / 15° 76.4
Nov 3°C / 37°F -8.4° / 10.5° 57.0
Dec -1.7°C / 29°F -12.5° / 6.4° 56.7
Lidköping has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below Sweden avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area522.0 sq mi (1,352.0 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates58.5052°N, 13.1577°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
35% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 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 M3.8 145 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 144 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 116 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 108 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 145 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 52 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 128 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 122 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 18 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 113 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 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in

Lidköping has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Lidköping

Institution Type Founded Website
Vara Folkhögskola College

Schools in Lidköping

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rudenschöldskolan
Råda skola
Östbyskolan
Fredriksdalsskolan
De la Gardiegymnasiet
Lidåkersskolan
Dalängsskolan
Wennerbergskolan
Månesköldskolan
Broholmskolan
Stenportskolan
Lilleskogs skola
Majåkerskolan
Sjölunda skola och förskola
Stenhammarskolan
Örslösa skola
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Radio Stations near Lidköping

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Treby MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lidköping

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alfs motormuseum
Humlaledet hembygdsgård
Idrottsmuseum
Kållandsö Hembyggdsmuseum
Örslösa hembygdsmuseum
Rörstrand Museum
Sigrid Storråda
Vänermuseet

Libraries in Lidköping

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lidköpings stadsbibliotek0.0
Vara folkbibliotek0.0

Hotels in Lidköping

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Edward Hotel
Hotel Rådhuset
Park hotell
Stadt

Restaurants in Lidköping

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bella Bistro
Cyrano
Drömstan Pizzeria
FeelingLKP
Fiorentina Pizzeria
Harrys
Hemma hos Benjamin
Italia
La VISTA mexican restaurant
Loftet
Pizzeria Lidköping
Pizzeria Miami
Porten Restaurang & Bar
Restaurang Troja
Rhodos
Rotana
Sjökanten
SushiYaki
Terassen
Thai house
Tofta pizzeria
Wok house

Cafes in Lidköping

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brukets bistro & café
Café Elake Måns
Henrys Bageri & Café
Rådhuskonditoriet
Skogshyddan

Cinemas in Lidköping

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folkets hus

Castles in Lidköping

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jarlehus
Siggetorp

Clinics in Lidköping

8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avonova
Hamnstadens Vårdcentral
Närakuten Lidköping
Närhälsan Ågårdsskogen barnavårdscentral
Närhälsan Ågårdsskogen vårdcentral
Närhälsan Guldvingen barnavårdscentral
Närhälsan Guldvingen vårdcentral
Närhälsan Lidköping rehabmottagning

Dentists in Lidköping

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården
Örnen

Veterinaries in Lidköping

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blå stjärnan

Train Stations in Lidköping

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lidköping

Bus Stations in Lidköping

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lidköping

Gas Stations in Lidköping

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
CNG Lidköping
din-X
Ingo
OKQ8
Preem
Såifa
St1
St1
St1
St1
St1 Truck
Tanka

Banks in Lidköping

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken Lidköping
Länsförsäkringar Skaraborg
Nordea Lidköping
SEB Lidköping
Sparbanken Lidköping torget

Shopping Malls in Lidköping

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Änghagens handelsplats
Framnäs köpcentrum

Gyms in Lidköping

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SE #5696578457
STC Rörstrand

Golf Courses in Lidköping

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Läckö Golfklubb

Airports Near Lidköping

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Råda Air BaseMedium Airport
Såtenäs Air BaseMedium Airport
Ålleberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Brännebrona AirfieldSmall Airport
Falköping AirfieldSmall Airport
Herrljunga AirfieldSmall Airport
Lidköping-Hovby AirportLDKSmall Airport
Rödene AirfieldSmall Airport
Säffle AirfieldSmall Airport
Timmele AirfieldSmall Airport
Vårgårda AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lidköping

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gösslunda kyrka
Heliga Korsets gravkapell
Hovby kyrka
Kållands-Åsaka kyrka
Kyrkans gård - Lockörn
Majåkerskyrkan
Missionskyrkan
Norra kyrkogårdens kapell
Örslösa kyrka
Pingstkyrkan i Örslösa
Pingstkyrkan Lidköping
Råda kyrka
Sankt Nicolai kyrka
Sankta Maria kyrka
Sigfridskyrkan
Sjukhuskyrkan
Stenhammarskyrkan
Strö kyrka
Sunnersbergs 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 Lidköping

What is the population of Lidköping?

Lidköping has a population of 22,988 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 522.0 square miles.

Is Lidköping 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 Lidköping?

Lidköping has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lidköping?

There are 2,529 business establishments in the area.

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