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Simrishamn, Sweden

Skåne · Sweden

Simrishamn is a small city in Skåne, Sweden with a population of 6,779. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,779 Population 3,645/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About Simrishamn

Simrishamn

Simrishamn is a locality and the seat of Simrishamn Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden with 6,527 inhabitants in 2010. Despite its small population, Simrishamn is, for historical reasons, usually still referred to as a city.

People

Population6,779
Density3,645/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population6,779
Population Density3,645 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates55.5565°, 14.3504°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceSkåne
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (602 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Simrishamn

Simrishamn is a small city in Sweden (Skåne) with a population of 6,779. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Simrishamn is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 746 business establishments.

Income: Simrishamn vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)746

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Simrishamn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below Sweden avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density3,645/sq mi
Coordinates55.5565°N, 14.3504°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.52"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 23, 2004.

Dec 7, 1993 11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark M2.7 149 km
Feb 23, 2004 2 km W of Køge, Denmark M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
February 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in

Simrishamn has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Simrishamn

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nils Holgerssonskolan - - - -
Nils Holgerssonskolan högstadium - - - -
Österlenskolan - - - -
Korsavadsskolan - - - -
Österlengymnasiet - - - -
Simrislundsskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Simrishamn

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sveiges Radio - P4 Kristianstad - MP3 104 kbps

Museums in Simrishamn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Äpplets hus
Autoseum - Nisse Nilsson Collection
Branteviks Maritime Museum
Dag Hammarskjölds Backåkra
Kiviks Museum
Konstmuseet Gösta Werner och Havet
Lindgrens länga
Österlens Flygmuseum§
Österlens Museum
Räddningsstation Sandhammarens

Hotels in Simrishamn

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Svea
Kockska Gården
Maritim
Sköllen Gårdshotell
Turistgården

Restaurants in Simrishamn

22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aldo’s pizza och italienska delikatesser
Bamboo
Bobergs på Hamngården
Branterögen
Cimbris
Djupadal S GK
Gårdens vedugn
Glada Räkan
Gustafs På Österlen
Hickory's Bistro
Karins
Maritim
Pha Mem's
Pizza House
Quartey's
Restaurang Vibe
Rikstolvan krog
Röken by Sonesson
Thai Smile
Tobisborg Café & Restaurang
Turistgården
Vivaldi

Cafes in Simrishamn

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bonadea
Börje Olssons Skafferi
Byvägen
Cafe Kagan
Cafe Walfisken
Hörnans Café
Pausa
Skillinge Fisk-Impex AB
Yvonnes Café

Cinemas in Simrishamn

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grand

Castles in Simrishamn

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gladsaxehus

Dentists in Simrishamn

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SE #13467801728
Simrishamn Tandvård

Train Stations in Simrishamn

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Simrishamn

Bus Stations in Simrishamn

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Simrishamn Laxgatan

Gas Stations in Simrishamn

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
CNG Simrishamn
Din X Simrishamn
din-X
Preem
St1
Tanka Simrishamn
Tanka-Simrishamn

Banks in Simrishamn

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Sparbanken Skåne
Sparbanken Syd

Gyms in Simrishamn

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EnergiCenter Simrishamn
Friskhuset

Golf Courses in Simrishamn

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Österlens golfklubb

Airports Near Simrishamn

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bornholm AirportRNNMedium Airport
Kristianstad AirportKIDMedium Airport
Hässleholm Bokeberg Airfield-Small Airport
Kvarnhem Flygfält-Small Airport
Sjöbo Sövde Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Simrishamn

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baskemölla kapell
Gladsax kyrka
Järrestads kyrka
Pk Elim
Rikets Sal Simrishamn
Sankt Nicolai kyrka
Simris 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 Simrishamn

What is the population of Simrishamn?

Simrishamn has a population of 6,779 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 3,645 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

Is Simrishamn 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 Simrishamn?

Simrishamn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Simrishamn?

There are 746 business establishments in the area.

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