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Ludvika, Sweden

Dalarna · Sweden

Ludvika is a small city in Dalarna, Sweden with a population of 15,245. Elevation: 469 ft (143 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

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B+ Good
15,245 Population 3,457/sq mi density
469 ft Elevation 143 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
28.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$78,084 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,084 median income

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People

Population15,245
Density3,457/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,084

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain28.5 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Population15,245
Population Density3,457 / sq mi
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Coordinates60.1496°, 15.1878°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceDalarna
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation28.5 inches (724 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.9 inches (25 cm)
Median Household Income$78,084

About Ludvika

Ludvika is a small city in Sweden (Dalarna) with a population of 15,245. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Ludvika is $78,084, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,677 business establishments.

Income: Ludvika vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$78,084
4% above Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,677

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ludvika

Ludvika has an average annual temperature of 7.4°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 678 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.4°C / 29°F -3.5° / 0.7° 48.2
Feb -1°C / 30°F -3.5° / 1.5° 44.9
Mar 1.5°C / 35°F -2.2° / 5.2° 34.6
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F 1.6° / 11.7° 30.4
May 11.1°C / 52°F 5.9° / 16.4° 55.3
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20° 68.0
Jul 17°C / 63°F 12.1° / 21.9° 86.5
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.2° 72.6
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 8.6° / 16.7° 54.6
Oct 7.6°C / 46°F 4.7° / 10.6° 68.7
Nov 3.2°C / 38°F 1.2° / 5.2° 57.6
Dec -0.1°C / 32°F -2.1° / 1.9° 56.9
Ludvika has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below Sweden avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density3,457/sq mi
Coordinates60.1496°N, 15.1878°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.7 on Apr 11, 1993.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 99 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 2 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 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in

Ludvika has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Ludvika

Institution Type Founded Website
ABB Industrigymnasium College

Schools in Ludvika

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ludvika minicircus
Högbergsskolan
Marnässkolan
Kyrkskolan
Lörensberga skola
Östansbo skola
Vasaskolan
Junibacken
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Radio Stations near Ludvika

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Wolf FM country, rockabilly MP3 64 kbps
P4 Dalarna MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ludvika

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Akvariet
Gammelgården
Grängesbergsbanornas Järnvägsmuseum GBBJ
Gruvmuseum
Lokstallet
Mineralmuseet
Mojsen
Motor och Nostalgimuséet

Libraries in Ludvika

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Stadsbibliotek0.0
Werner Aspenströmbiblioteket0.0

Hotels in Ludvika

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Backgården
Grand Hotel Elektra
Stadshotellet
X Hotell

Restaurants in Ludvika

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akropolis
Blackstone
Chinatown
Co Co Thai Restaurang
Gallerian
Golden Crown
Grand Hotel Elektra
Grekiska Grill & Bar
Kantina AB
Lobbybaren
Pizzeria Caruso
Pizzeria Etna
Pizzeria Flamenco
Pizzeria Milano
Pizzeria Monte Carlo
Pizzeria Sole Mio
Räfsnäsgården
Taste Of India
Torino Pizzeria

Cafes in Ludvika

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bergslagskonditoriet
Espresso House
Juicerisa Café Juice Fruite
Priq Café och konfektyr
Våffelbruket

Cinemas in Ludvika

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Star Bio

Dentists in Ludvika

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården

Train Stations in Ludvika

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ludvika

Bus Stations in Ludvika

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ludvika Resecentrum

Gas Stations in Ludvika

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
OKQ8
OKQ8 Mini
Qstar Ludvika
Tanka-Ludvika

Shopping Malls in Ludvika

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engelbrekt

Gyms in Ludvika

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Actic
Fitness24Seven

Golf Courses in Ludvika

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hagge golfklubb
Hagge Golfklubb

Stadiums & Teams in Ludvika

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Ski Resorts Near Ludvika

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Romme Alpin 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ludvika

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dala AirportBLEMedium Airport
Gagnef AirfieldSmall Airport
Ludvika AirfieldSmall Airport
Örnlanda AirstripSmall Airport
Siljansnäs Air ParkSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ludvika

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Högbergskyrkan
Hoppets kapell
Korskyrkan
Lillkyrkan
Ludvika Ulrika Kyrka
Lyvikskapellet
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 Ludvika

What is the population of Ludvika?

Ludvika has a population of 15,245 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 3,457 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

Is Ludvika expensive to live in?

The median household income is $78,084, 4% above the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Ludvika?

Ludvika has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.5 inches, with 9.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ludvika?

There are 1,677 business establishments in the area.

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