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Lycksele, Sweden

Västerbotten · Sweden

Lycksele is a small city in Västerbotten, Sweden with a population of 8,545. Elevation: 735 ft (224 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,545 Population 2,597/sq mi density
735 ft Elevation 224 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
22.7 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
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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People

Population8,545
Density2,597/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Population8,545
Population Density2,597 / sq mi
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Coordinates64.5954°, 18.6735°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästerbotten
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (576 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.2 inches (26 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Lycksele

Lycksele is a small city in Sweden (Västerbotten) with a population of 8,545. The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet (224 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Lycksele is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 940 business establishments.

Income: Lycksele vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)940

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lycksele has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 58°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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average34.7°F
36% below Sweden avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density2,597/sq mi
Coordinates64.5954°N, 18.6735°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 15, 2010.

Jan 5, 1993 17 km NE of Vilhelmina, Sweden M4.2 86 km
Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 124 km
May 22, 1992 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden M3.8 145 km
Feb 15, 1993 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden M3.8 107 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 85 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 132 km
Oct 12, 1998 14 km S of Bredbyn, Sweden M3.4 145 km
Jun 28, 2005 30 km ESE of Sorsele, Sweden M3.1 97 km
Apr 16, 1992 21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden M2.9 93 km
Jan 19, 1991 23 km E of Sorsele, Sweden M2.8 112 km
May 22, 2007 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden M2.7 83 km
Aug 22, 1990 5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden M2.6 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
April 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
September 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
October 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 1.9 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.5 in

Lycksele has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 14°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Lycksele

Institution Type Founded Website
Lärcentrum College

Schools in Lycksele

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Finnbacksskolan
Tannbergskolan
Norrängsskolan
Hedlunda skola
Forsdalaskolan
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Radio Stations near Lycksele

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Lycksele

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jaktmuseum
Skogsmuseet
Textilmuseet

Libraries in Lycksele

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lycksele bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Lycksele

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotell Lappland
Lycksele Inn
Park Hotell

Restaurants in Lycksele

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ansia Restaurang
Golden Bar
Great Eastern
Ibbes pizzeria
Knut'n
O'Learys
Pizza House Laponia
Renmarkspizzerian
Restaurang
Restaurang Lilltjärn
Stadskällaren

Cafes in Lycksele

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barista bar
Budhas kafferosteri
Café Björnberget
Ruselegården
Viltboa

Zoos in Lycksele

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barnens djurpark
Lycksele Djurpark

Clinics in Lycksele

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri

Train Stations in Lycksele

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lycksele

Bus Stations in Lycksele

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lycksele resecentrum

Gas Stations in Lycksele

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Hällamacken
OKQ8
OKQ8 Lycksele
Preem Lycksele
St1
Tanka-Lycksele

Banks in Lycksele

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Nordea

Golf Courses in Lycksele

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lycksele Golfklubb

Airports Near Lycksele

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lycksele AirportLYCMedium Airport
Gargnäs AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lycksele

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posten företagscenter

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lycksele

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centrumkyrkan
Forsdala kyrka
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Lycksele kyrka
Margaretakyrkan
Missionskyrkan
Norrängskyrkan

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 Lycksele

What is the population of Lycksele?

Lycksele has a population of 8,545 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,597 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

Is Lycksele 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 Lycksele?

Lycksele has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches, with 10.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lycksele?

There are 940 business establishments in the area.

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