Munkedal, Sweden

Västra Götaland · Sweden

Munkedal is a small town in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 4,178. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,178 Population 1,865/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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About Munkedal

Munkedal

Munkedal is a locality and the seat of Munkedal Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 3,718 inhabitants in 2010. Joakim Andersson, an ice hockey player for the Detroit Red Wings, grew up in Munkedal. Olympian Erland Koch was born here. The Battle of Kvistrum took place near the town.

People

Population4,178
Density1,865/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population4,178
Population Density1,865 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates58.4663°, 11.6735°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästra Götaland
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (923 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)

About Munkedal

Munkedal is a small town in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 4,178. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Munkedal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below Sweden avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density1,865/sq mi
Coordinates58.4663°N, 11.6735°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 89 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 115 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 137 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 148 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 75 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 57 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 56 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 68 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 58 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 104 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 105 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 126 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 106 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 69 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 109 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 72 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 139 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.5 in

Munkedal has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Munkedal

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hogstorps skola - - - -
Kungsmarksskolan - - - -
Munkedalsskolan - - - -
Bruksskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Munkedal

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sotenäs 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Munkedal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fornstugan
Gamla Bruket
Hembygdsmuseum Bella Vista
Skandiamuséet
Skol- och hembyggdsmuseum
Vikarvets Bohusmuseum

Libraries in Munkedal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Henåns bibliotek0.0
Ljungskile bibliotek0.0
Lysekils stadsbibliotek0.0
Munkedals bibliotek0.0
Rampens bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Munkedal

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Håby Motell
Munkedals Herrgård
Vann Spa Hotell

Restaurants in Munkedal

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bamboo
Brödernas
Pizzeria Angela
Pizzeria Portofino
Rasta Håby
Restaurant Mardin
Torreby Slottsrestaurang

Cafes in Munkedal

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kaffestuga

Castles in Munkedal

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Torreby slott

Clinics in Munkedal

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Närhälsan Munkedal barnavårdscentral
Närhälsan Munkedal rehabmottagning
Närhälsan Munkedal vårdcentral

Train Stations in Munkedal

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Munkedal
Munkedals nedre

Bus Stations in Munkedal

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Håby terminal
SE #324112717

Gas Stations in Munkedal

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CNG Mellerud Håbymotet
OKQ8
Vätgastankstation

Banks in Munkedal

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Swedbank

Golf Courses in Munkedal

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Torreby Golfklubb

Ski Resorts Near Munkedal

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Alebacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Munkedal

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Säve AirportGSEMedium Airport
Trollhättan-Vänersborg AirportTHNMedium Airport
Backamo Airfield-Small Airport
Esgrene Field-Small Airport
Fjällbacka Anra Airfield-Small Airport
Kattleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Näsinge Airfield-Small Airport
Rörkärr Airfield-Small Airport
Torsnes Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Munkedal

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Foss kyrka
Håby kyrka
Pingstkyrkan
Skredsviks kyrka
Valbo-Ryrs 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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What is the population of Munkedal?

Munkedal has a population of 4,178 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,865 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Munkedal?

Munkedal 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 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

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