Ransta, Sweden

Västmanland · Sweden

Ransta is a small town in Västmanland, Sweden with a population of 858. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

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

858 Population 1,995/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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People

Population858
Density1,995/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population858
Population Density1,995 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates59.8104°, 16.6374°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästmanland
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (604 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.2 inches (21 cm)

About Ransta

Ransta is a small town in Sweden (Västmanland) with a population of 858. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Ransta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below Sweden avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,995/sq mi
Coordinates59.8104°N, 16.6374°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2005.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 10 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 89 km
Apr 5, 1995 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.7 98 km
Mar 30, 1995 11 km SSW of Norrtälje, Sweden M2.7 114 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 147 km
Apr 3, 1995 14 km NE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.6 105 km
Apr 5, 1995 6 km NNE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.5 100 km
May 12, 2005 6 km E of Dalarö, Sweden M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Ransta has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 25°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Ransta

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tärna Folkhögskola - - - -
Ransta skola - - - -
Tärna Folkhögskola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ransta

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sveriges Radio - P4 Västmanland local radio, sveriges radio MP3 128 kbps
Redback Radio eclectic, experimental MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ransta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aguélimuseet
Sala Silvergruva
Skultuna messingsbruk
Tegelbruksmuseet
Väsby Kungsgård
Västerås Flygmuseum
Västerås Konstmuseum
Västerås Slott

Libraries in Ransta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bäckbybiblioteket0.0
Heby Bibliotek0.0
Sala bibliotek0.0
Skiljebo bibliotek0.0
Västerås stadsbibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Ransta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bondtorget

Restaurants in Ransta

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pizzeria Ransta

Cafes in Ransta

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tärnabadet

Train Stations in Ransta

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ransta

Gas Stations in Ransta

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Qstar

Stadiums & Teams in Ransta

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Ski Resorts Near Ransta

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skidbacke Karlbergsskogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skattmansöbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lapphällarna 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ransta

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Stockholm Västerås AirportVSTLarge Airport
Eskilstuna AirportEKTMedium Airport
Arboga Airfield-Small Airport
Avesta Airfield-Small Airport
Ekeby Airfield-Small Airport
Hedemora Flygfält-Small Airport
Hellby Säteri Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Johannisberg Airfield-Small Airport
Köping/Gålby Airfield-Small Airport
Långtora Airfield-Small Airport
Norberg-Small Airport
Nyby Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Sala flygfält-Small Airport
Vängsö Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ransta

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kuma kyrka
Kumla kyrka
Tärna 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 Ransta

What is the population of Ransta?

Ransta has a population of 858 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,995 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ransta?

Ransta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.

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