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Obbola, Sweden

Västerbotten · Sweden

Obbola is a small town in Västerbotten, Sweden with a population of 2,173. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

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2,173 Population 2,195/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
24.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About Obbola

Obbola

Obbola is a locality situated in Umeå Municipality, Västerbotten County, Sweden with 2,197 inhabitants in 2010. It is located close to the town of Holmsund. Obbola lies to the west of the mouth of Ume River at the Gulf of Bothnia in the Baltic Sea. SCA is the biggest employer in the locality. In the school in Obbola there are pupils from grade one to grade nine. After that most of the pupils continue in the city of Umeå.

People

Population2,173
Density2,195/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain24.6 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population2,173
Population Density2,195 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates63.7000°, 20.3167°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästerbotten
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation24.6 inches (624 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.7 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Obbola

Obbola is a small town in Sweden (Västerbotten) with a population of 2,173. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Obbola is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 239 business establishments.

Income: Obbola vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)239

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Obbola

Obbola has an average annual temperature of 4.7°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.6°C), the coldest is Feb (-4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 543 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3°C / 27°F -5° / -1° 47.6
Feb -4.9°C / 23°F -7.2° / -2.6° 34.6
Mar -2.6°C / 27°F -4.9° / -0.3° 35.0
Apr 1.2°C / 34°F -0.8° / 3.3° 29.8
May 6°C / 43°F 3.5° / 8.4° 35.9
Jun 11.4°C / 53°F 8.9° / 13.8° 42.1
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 13.4° / 17.9° 47.0
Aug 15.6°C / 60°F 13.5° / 17.8° 56.0
Sep 10.9°C / 52°F 9° / 12.8° 50.2
Oct 5.6°C / 42°F 4.1° / 7.1° 56.0
Nov 1.2°C / 34°F -0.4° / 2.8° 60.5
Dec -1.2°C / 30°F -3° / 0.6° 48.5
Obbola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below Sweden avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density2,195/sq mi
Coordinates63.7000°N, 20.3167°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 99 km
May 22, 1992 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden M3.8 51 km
Feb 15, 1993 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden M3.8 83 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 100 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 127 km
Oct 12, 1998 14 km S of Bredbyn, Sweden M3.4 117 km
Apr 16, 1992 21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden M2.9 57 km
May 22, 2007 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden M2.7 78 km
Aug 22, 1990 5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden M2.6 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.9 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 22°F (-5°C) 1.9 in

Obbola has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 19°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Obbola

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Obbola skola
Stöcke skola
Strömbäcks folkhögskola
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Radio Stations near Obbola

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
P4 Västerbotten MP3 128 kbps
Pop & Rock local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Obbola

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bildmuseet
Curiosum
Den förhistoriska världen
Fiske- & sjöfarts-museet
Guitars
Kvinnohistoriskt museum
Regementsmuseet
Sågverksmuseet
Sågverksmuseum på Västerbacken
Umeå Energicentrum
Umeå MC-museum
Västerbottens museum
Vinylmuseum

Libraries in Obbola

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ålidhemsbiblioteket0.0
Ersbodabiblioteket0.0
Grubbebiblioteket0.0
Holmsunds bibliotek0.0
Mariehemsbiblioteket0.0
Medicinska biblioteket0.0
Sävarbiblioteket0.0
Skogsbiblioteket0.0
Tegsbiblioteket0.0
Umeå stadsbibliotek0.0
Umeå universitetsbibliotek0.0
Umedalens bibliotek0.0
Universitetsbiblioteket konstnärligt campus0.0

Farmers Markets in Obbola

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Revolt

Restaurants in Obbola

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tre Kronor

Golf Courses in Obbola

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Norrmjöle golfbana

Breweries in Obbola

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer Studio

Stadiums & Teams in Obbola

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Obbola

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bräntbergets pulkabacke 0.0 $0

Airports Near Obbola

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Umeå AirportUMELarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Obbola

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Barn- och ungdomshabilitering

Churches & Religious Organizations in Obbola

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Obbola församlingshem
Obbola kyrka
Strömbäcks 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 Obbola

What is the population of Obbola?

Obbola has a population of 2,173 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,195 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

Is Obbola 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 Obbola?

Obbola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.6 inches, with 10.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Obbola?

There are 239 business establishments in the area.

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