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Lit, Sweden

Jämtland · Sweden

Lit is a small town in Jämtland, Sweden with a population of 1,117. Elevation: 866 ft (264 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

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1,117 Population 1,692/sq mi density
866 ft Elevation 264 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$43,308 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,308 median income

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About Lit

Lit

Lit is a locality situated in Östersund Municipality, Jämtland County, Sweden with 1,040 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population1,117
Density1,692/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$43,308

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Population1,117
Population Density1,692 / sq mi
Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Coordinates63.3203°, 14.8459°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceJämtland
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (580 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$43,308

About Lit

Lit is a small town in Sweden (Jämtland) with a population of 1,117. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet (264 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Lit is $43,308, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 123 business establishments.

Income: Lit vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$43,308
42% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)123

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Lit

Lit has an average annual temperature of 3.8°C (39°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.8°C), the coldest is Feb (-5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 511 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.4°C / 22°F -8.4° / -2.3° 27.2
Feb -5.8°C / 22°F -9.1° / -2.6° 21.4
Mar -2.4°C / 28°F -5.9° / 1.1° 20.4
Apr 2.6°C / 37°F -1.3° / 6.6° 26.2
May 7.6°C / 46°F 3.2° / 12° 35.0
Jun 12.2°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.6° 68.6
Jul 14.8°C / 59°F 10.6° / 18.9° 86.6
Aug 13.8°C / 57°F 10° / 17.6° 76.6
Sep 9.3°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.5° 42.6
Oct 3.7°C / 39°F 1.3° / 6.1° 42.2
Nov -1°C / 30°F -3.1° / 1.2° 34.4
Dec -4.4°C / 24°F -7.1° / -1.7° 29.3
Lit has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average36.4°F
33% below Sweden avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,692/sq mi
Coordinates63.3203°N, 14.8459°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 30, 1990.

Mar 30, 1990 30 km NNW of Bergeforsen, Sweden M2.9 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
April 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
October 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in

Lit has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 18°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Lit

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bringåsen Skola
Österåsens gamla skola
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Radio Stations near Lit

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Star FM MP3 128 kbps
RIX FM pop MP3 128 kbps
SR P1 MP3 128 kbps
Trysilradioen (NO) MP3 128 kbps
Sveriges Radio - P4 Jämtland MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lit

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Flyg- och lottamuséet
Jämtlands läns museum
Jamtli
Jamtli Historieland
Nationalmuseum Jamtli
Stadsmuséet Ahlbergshallen
Talldungen
Teknikland

Libraries in Lit

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lits bibliotek0.0
Östersunds bibliotek0.0
University Library0.0

Cafes in Lit

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sekelhusets Kafé

Train Stations in Lit

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lit

Gas Stations in Lit

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

INGO
Preem - Häggenås

Stadiums & Teams in Lit

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lit

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ålåsens Skidbacke 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lit

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Åre Östersund AirportOSDMedium Airport
Ålåsen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bergs AirstripSmall Airport
Flykälen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hallviken AirfieldSmall Airport
Optand AirfieldSmall Airport
Orrlanda FlygfältSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lit

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Häggenås kyrka
Lits 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 Lit

What is the population of Lit?

Lit has a population of 1,117 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,692 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

Is Lit expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,308, 42% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Lit?

Lit has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lit?

There are 123 business establishments in the area.

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