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Piteå, Sweden

Norrbotten · Sweden

Piteå is a small city in Norrbotten, Sweden with a population of 23,067. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

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B Good
23,067 Population 25/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
21.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$54,648 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,648 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population23,067
Density25/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$54,648

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population23,067
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates65.3172°, 21.4794°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceNorrbotten
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (542 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.1 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$54,648

About Piteå

Piteå is a small city in Sweden (Norrbotten) with a population of 23,067. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Piteå is $54,648, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 2,537 business establishments.

Income: Piteå vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$54,648
27% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)2,537

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Piteå

Piteå has an average annual temperature of 2.5°C (37°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-9.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 804 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.8°C / 14°F -24.4° / -0.2° 53.1
Feb -8.5°C / 17°F -22° / 0.3° 46.3
Mar -5°C / 23°F -18° / 2.8° 46.1
Apr 0.3°C / 33°F -10.6° / 11.8° 46.5
May 7.4°C / 45°F -3.5° / 20.8° 45.8
Jun 15°C / 59°F 4.8° / 26.3° 66.6
Jul 16.1°C / 61°F 8° / 26.4° 104.1
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 7.2° / 23.5° 92.7
Sep 9.4°C / 49°F 1.5° / 18.8° 84.0
Oct 2.2°C / 36°F -8.4° / 10.6° 107.3
Nov -4.2°C / 24°F -16.2° / 4.5° 52.1
Dec -7.6°C / 18°F -18.1° / 0.4° 59.2
Piteå has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below Sweden avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area940.5 sq mi (2,436.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates65.3172°N, 21.4794°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2018.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 56 km
Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 92 km
Feb 15, 1993 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden M3.8 105 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 94 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 65 km
Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 82 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 66 km
Apr 16, 1992 21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden M2.9 133 km
May 22, 2007 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden M2.7 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 1.7 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
October 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.7 in

Piteå has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 16°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Piteå

Institution Type Founded Website
Framnäs folkhögskola College Visit →
Musikhögskolan i Piteå University

Schools in Piteå

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Christinaskolan
Rönnskolan
Norrmalmskolan
Norrmalmskolan
Norrmalmskolan
Norrmalmskolan
Strömnäs skola
Backens skola
Pitholms Skola
Pitholms Skola
Klubbgärdsskolan
Munksunds skola
Långskataskolan
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Radio Stations near Piteå

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Piteå

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Båtmuseumet
Piteå museum

Libraries in Piteå

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Öjebyns bibliotek0.0
Piteå Stadsbibliotek0.0

Hotels in Piteå

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Furunäset Hotell & konferens
Kust Hotell
Piteå Stadshotell
Piteå Stadshotell
Skoogs City BnB

Restaurants in Piteå

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bastard Burgers
Centrum Krog
Cut & Slice
Grekiska
Jernspisen
Kajman
Lemon Tree
Miaws Thaikök
Nya Köket
Odod
Paltzerian
Pinchos
Pizzeria Kifas
Pizzeria Viking
Råvara
Restaurang Tage
SOS Pizzeria
Sushi & Te
Taps & Tacos
Thai Garden Restaurang

Cafes in Piteå

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Hildurs
Café På Bit
Ekbergs konditori
Espresso House
S:t Mary kyrkstadscafé

Cinemas in Piteå

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bio3an

Clinics in Piteå

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Furunäsets hälsocentral

Veterinaries in Piteå

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Din veterinär i Piteå
Evidensia
PetVet

Bus Stations in Piteå

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Piteå Busstation

Gas Stations in Piteå

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Piteå
Ingo
OKQ8
OKQ8 Öjebyn
Preem - Turbovägen
SE #383605722
St1
St1 Hammarvägen 8

Banks in Piteå

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordea
Sparbanken Nord

Shopping Malls in Piteå

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gallerian Piteå

Gyms in Piteå

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Step In

Golf Courses in Piteå

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Piteå Golfklubb

Stadiums & Teams in Piteå

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Piteå

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Måttsundsbacken 0.0 $0
Skidbacke 0.0 $0

Airports Near Piteå

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luleå AirportLLALarge Airport
Skellefteå AirportSFTMedium Airport
Älvsbyn AirfieldSmall Airport
Pålsträsket AirstripSmall Airport
Piteå AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Piteå

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PostNord

Churches & Religious Organizations in Piteå

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Djupvikskyrkan
EFS Piteå
Furubergskyrkan
Hoppets kapell
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Klocktorn
Lutherska kapellet
Öjeby kyrka
Piteå Församling
Piteå stadskyrka
Strömnäskyrkan

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 Piteå

What is the population of Piteå?

Piteå has a population of 23,067 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 940.5 square miles.

Is Piteå expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,648, 27% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Piteå?

Piteå has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches, with 9.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Piteå?

There are 2,537 business establishments in the area.

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