Sala, Sweden

Västmanland · Sweden

Sala is a small city in Västmanland, Sweden with a population of 13,702. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

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

13,702 Population 3,025/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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About Sala

Sala

Sala is a locality and the seat of Sala Municipality in Västmanland County, Sweden. As of 2010, it has a population of 12,289.

People

Population13,702
Density3,025/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population13,702
Population Density3,025 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates59.9199°, 16.6066°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästmanland
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (617 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.4 inches (21 cm)

About Sala

Sala is a small city in Sweden (Västmanland) with a population of 13,702. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Climate in Sala

Sala has an average annual temperature of 6.6°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 752 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.9°C / 25°F -16.5° / 3.3° 52.8
Feb -2.2°C / 28°F -13.5° / 6.3° 46.4
Mar 0.7°C / 33°F -8.5° / 11.9° 48.2
Apr 4.5°C / 40°F -5.1° / 17.5° 38.3
May 10.5°C / 51°F -1.9° / 22.1° 65.7
Jun 17.3°C / 63°F 6.7° / 28.7° 55.1
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 8.9° / 29° 88.8
Aug 16.9°C / 62°F 9° / 27.4° 96.0
Sep 12.4°C / 54°F 3.4° / 23.9° 61.6
Oct 6.8°C / 44°F -1.5° / 15.1° 76.3
Nov 1.7°C / 35°F -7.8° / 10.6° 59.9
Dec -3.1°C / 26°F -13.4° / 4.8° 62.8
Sala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below Sweden avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²)
Population Density3,025/sq mi
Coordinates59.9199°N, 16.6066°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 19 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 83 km
Apr 5, 1995 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.7 103 km
Mar 30, 1995 11 km SSW of Norrtälje, Sweden M2.7 118 km
Apr 3, 1995 14 km NE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.6 110 km
Apr 5, 1995 6 km NNE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.5 106 km
May 12, 2005 6 km E of Dalarö, Sweden M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in

Sala has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 25°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Sala

14 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Åby skola - - - -
Ösby naturbruksgymasium - - - -
Ekeby förskola - - - -
Ängshagsskolan - - - -
Åkraskolan - - - -
Lärkbacksskolan - - - -
Ekebyskolan - - - -
Vallaskolan - - - -
Kungsängsgymnasiet - - - -
Lilla Valla - - - -
Ösby Naturbruksgymnasium - - - -
Kila skola - - - -
Klöverskolan - - - -
Åby skola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sala

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 Sala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aguélimuseet
Möklinta traktor och nostalgimuseum
Sala Silvergruva
Skultuna messingsbruk
Väsby Kungsgård

Libraries in Sala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sala bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Sala

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotell Tinget
Sala Stadshotell
Sätra Brunn
Svea Hotel

Restaurants in Sala

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amitai
Dhansiri
Golfresturangen
Höga Grader
Kaisen sushi & poke
Konstmästargården
Lilla Gömman
Måns Ols utvärdshus
Måns Ols Utvärdshus
Restaurang Liljas
Restaurang Stora Torget
Rubys kitchen
Stekhuset i Sala

Cafes in Sala

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Jernvägen
Café Lärkan
Mercato
Wayne's coffee

Cinemas in Sala

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

centrum

Theatres in Sala

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cameleonterna

Clinics in Sala

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sala vårdcentral
Sala Väsby vårdcentral

Dentists in Sala

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SE #5638974909

Train Stations in Sala

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sala

Bus Stations in Sala

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sala Resecentrum

Gas Stations in Sala

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ingo
OKQ8
OKQ8
Preem - Sala
Qstar
Sala CNG
St1
Tanka-Sala

Banks in Sala

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Sala Sparbank

Shopping Malls in Sala

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galleria Sala Torg

Gyms in Sala

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gym/fitnesscenter
Johannas Powerhouse

Golf Courses in Sala

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sala golfklubb

Ski Resorts Near Sala

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 Sala

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Stockholm Västerås AirportVSTLarge Airport
Eskilstuna AirportEKTMedium Airport
Gävle Sandviken AirportGVXMedium 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
Lemstanas Airfield-Small Airport
Norberg-Small Airport
Nyby Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Sala flygfält-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sala

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centrumkyrkan
Enhetens kyrka
Kila kyrka
Kristina Kyrka
Missionskyrkan
Norrby kyrka
Pingstkyrkan
Rikets Sal
Sala Sockenkyrka

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 Sala

What is the population of Sala?

Sala has a population of 13,702 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 3,025 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sala?

Sala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches, with 8.4 inches of snow.

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