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Molkom, Sweden

Värmland · Sweden

Molkom is a small town in Värmland, Sweden with a population of 1,896. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,896 Population 1,772/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
28.1 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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About Molkom

Molkom

Molkom is a locality situated in Karlstad Municipality, Värmland County, Sweden with 1,863 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population1,896
Density1,772/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Population1,896
Population Density1,772 / sq mi
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates59.6006°, 13.7212°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVärmland
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (713 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.3 inches (26 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Molkom

Molkom is a small town in Sweden (Värmland) with a population of 1,896. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Molkom is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 209 business establishments.

Income: Molkom vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)209

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Molkom

Molkom has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.8°C / 29°F -4.5° / 0.9° 51.7
Feb -1.8°C / 29°F -5° / 1.5° 37.8
Mar 1°C / 34°F -2.9° / 4.9° 34.4
Apr 5.7°C / 42°F 0.7° / 10.7° 46.6
May 10.6°C / 51°F 5.1° / 16° 52.1
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20.1° 64.1
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 12.2° / 22.2° 58.9
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 11.8° / 21.3° 80.3
Sep 12°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.3° 61.7
Oct 6.8°C / 44°F 3.6° / 10.1° 73.1
Nov 2.3°C / 36°F -0.1° / 4.7° 67.1
Dec -1°C / 30°F -3.5° / 1.6° 55.4
Molkom has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below Sweden avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area113.5 sq mi (294.0 km²)
Population Density1,772/sq mi
Coordinates59.6006°N, 13.7212°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

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 M3.7 104 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 76 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 110 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 121 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 118 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 - 26 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 Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in

Molkom has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Molkom

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nyeds Skola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Molkom

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sveriges Radio - P4 Värmland local radio, sveriges radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Molkom

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brigadmuseum
Forshaga Hembygdförening
Galleriet
Gammelgården
Gammelstugan
Grossbolsmagasinet
Handelsbodsmuseet
Klarälvsrummet
Laxholmen Kulturhus
Loftboden
Myrastugan
Sandgrund Lars Lerin
Skolmuseet
Stenåldersbåten
Värmlands museum
Vöäse hembygdsgård

Libraries in Molkom

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Älvsbacka bibliotek0.0
Forshaga bibliotek0.0
Karlstad Sjukhusbibliotek0.0
Karlstads stadsbibliotek0.0
Karlstads universitetsbibliotek0.0
Kronoparkens bibliotek0.0
Munkfors bibliotek0.0
Skattkärrs bibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Molkom

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Annso Grillen
Lilla huset

Cafes in Molkom

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe & Antikt

Clinics in Molkom

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barnavårdscentralen Molkom
Vårdcentralen Molkom

Dentists in Molkom

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården

Gas Stations in Molkom

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Preem
Qstar

Breweries in Molkom

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Good Guys Brew

Stadiums & Teams in Molkom

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Molkom

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlstad AirportKSDMedium Airport
Torsby AirportTYFMedium Airport
Brattforshede Airfield-Small Airport
Degerfors Grenlanda Airfield-Small Airport
Ekshärad Airfield-Small Airport
Hagfors AirportHFSSmall Airport
Hällefors Airfield-Small Airport
Munkfors Airfield-Small Airport
Sunne Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Molkom

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL

Treatment Centers in Molkom

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Barn- och ungdomshabilitering

Churches & Religious Organizations in Molkom

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Equmeniakyrkan
Nyeds 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 Molkom

What is the population of Molkom?

Molkom has a population of 1,896 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,772 people per square mile, spread across 113.5 square miles.

Is Molkom 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 Molkom?

Molkom has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches, with 10.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Molkom?

There are 209 business establishments in the area.

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