Saxdalen, Sweden

Dalarna · Sweden

Saxdalen is a small town in Dalarna, Sweden with a population of 618. Elevation: 574 ft (175 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

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

618 Population 727/sq mi density
574 ft Elevation 175 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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People

Population618
Density727/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Population618
Population Density727 / sq mi
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Coordinates60.1470°, 14.9855°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceDalarna
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (757 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.5 inches (27 cm)

About Saxdalen

Saxdalen is a small town in Sweden (Dalarna) with a population of 618. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Climate in Saxdalen

Saxdalen has an average annual temperature of 7.4°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 678 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.4°C / 29°F -3.5° / 0.7° 48.2
Feb -1°C / 30°F -3.5° / 1.5° 44.9
Mar 1.5°C / 35°F -2.2° / 5.2° 34.6
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F 1.6° / 11.7° 30.4
May 11.1°C / 52°F 5.9° / 16.4° 55.3
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20° 68.0
Jul 17°C / 63°F 12.1° / 21.9° 86.5
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.2° 72.6
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 8.6° / 16.7° 54.6
Oct 7.6°C / 46°F 4.7° / 10.6° 68.7
Nov 3.2°C / 38°F 1.2° / 5.2° 57.6
Dec -0.1°C / 32°F -2.1° / 1.9° 56.9
Saxdalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below Sweden avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density727/sq mi
Coordinates60.1470°N, 14.9855°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.7 on Apr 11, 1993.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 109 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 2.1 in
February 22°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
October 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.3 in

Saxdalen has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 22°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Saxdalen

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Blötberget - - - -
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Museums in Saxdalen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Akvariet
Gammelgården
Grängesbergsbanornas Järnvägsmuseum GBBJ
Gruvmuseum
Mineralmuseet
Mojsen
Motor och Nostalgimuséet

Libraries in Saxdalen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Stadsbibliotek0.0

Cafes in Saxdalen

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café & Dé
Våffelstugan Ljungåsen

Stadiums & Teams in Saxdalen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saxdalen

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Saxdalen

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dala AirportBLEMedium Airport
Dala Järna Airfield-Small Airport
Gagnef Airfield-Small Airport
Hällefors Airfield-Small Airport
Ludvika Airfield-Small Airport
Siljansnäs Air Park-Small Airport

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 Saxdalen

What is the population of Saxdalen?

Saxdalen has a population of 618 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 727 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saxdalen?

Saxdalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches, with 10.5 inches of snow.

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