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Skärhamn, Sweden

Västra Götaland · Sweden

Skärhamn is a small town in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 3,495. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

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3,495 Population 1,792/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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People

Population3,495
Density1,792/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population3,495
Population Density1,792 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates57.9867°, 11.5574°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästra Götaland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (766 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.2 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Skärhamn

Skärhamn is a small town in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 3,495. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Skärhamn is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 384 business establishments.

Income: Skärhamn vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)384

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Skärhamn

Skärhamn has an average annual temperature of 7.8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Feb (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 883 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.3°C / 33°F -2.2° / 2.9° 84.9
Feb 0.1°C / 32°F -2.5° / 2.8° 61.0
Mar 1.8°C / 35°F -1.7° / 5.3° 50.9
Apr 6.5°C / 44°F 2° / 11° 57.6
May 10.8°C / 51°F 6.1° / 15.4° 53.5
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 10.1° / 18.7° 78.7
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.8° 74.6
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.8° 84.2
Sep 13°C / 55°F 9.2° / 16.9° 69.2
Oct 8.2°C / 47°F 4.9° / 11.4° 94.6
Nov 4°C / 39°F 1.6° / 6.5° 84.9
Dec 1.6°C / 35°F -0.8° / 4° 88.9
Skärhamn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below Sweden avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,792/sq mi
Coordinates57.9867°N, 11.5574°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 137 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 63 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 29 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 107 km
Mar 11, 1991 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark M3.3 142 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 25 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 90 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 126 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 13 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 98 km
Aug 29, 1993 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden M2.7 138 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 138 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 67 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 78 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 149 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 90 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Skärhamn has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Skärhamn

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kulturskolan Delta
Skärhamns skola
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Radio Stations near Skärhamn

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bandit Metal death metal, hard rock MP3 128 kbps
Sveriges Radio P4 Göteborg local radio, music AAC 128 kbps
Mix Megapol GBG MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gbg Sevdah bosna, sevdah MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sotenäs 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
SLAY Radio (GB) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Skärhamn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Åstols hembygdsmuseum
Bildtska Hembygdsmuseet
Bräcke hembyggdsmusem
Elin Sundbergs museum
Fortet på Hyppeln
Hälleviksstrands Sjöbodsmuseum
Hembygdsmuseum
Klädesholmens museum
Minnenas bod
Museisjöbod
Nordiska Akvarellmuseet
Säbygården
Sigurd Olsson Speceri & Diversehandel Museum
Skärhamns sjöfartsmuseum
Skol- och hembyggdsmuseum

Libraries in Skärhamn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Björkö bibliotek0.0
Gullholmens bibliotek0.0
Häggvallbiblioteket0.0
Kärna bibliotek0.0
Marstrands bibliotek0.0
Skärhamns bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Skärhamn

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotell Nordevik
Hotell Port Sud

Restaurants in Skärhamn

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andreens Tapas
Fem knop
Hamngrillen
Korvan
Larsson & Karlsson
Restaurang Haddocks
Thai Kitchen
Tubberödshus restaurang
Vatten Restaurang & Kafé

Cafes in Skärhamn

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iris café
Moriks Fårgård
Quo

Clinics in Skärhamn

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Närhälsan Tjörn barnavårdscentral - Skärhamn
Närhälsan Tjörn vårdcentral - Skärhamn

Gas Stations in Skärhamn

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St1

Banks in Skärhamn

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SEB

Breweries in Skärhamn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Inlands Bryggeri

Ski Resorts Near Skärhamn

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Brudarebacken 0.0 $0
Alebacken 0.0 $0

Airports Near Skärhamn

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Göteborg Landvetter AirportGOTLarge Airport
Säve AirportGSEMedium Airport
Backamo AirfieldSmall Airport
Duvhed flygfält ULSmall Airport
Esgrene FieldSmall Airport
Fjällbacka Anra AirfieldSmall Airport
Kattleberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Læsø AirportBYRSmall Airport
Rörkärr AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skärhamn

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Skärhamns 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 Skärhamn

What is the population of Skärhamn?

Skärhamn has a population of 3,495 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,792 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

Is Skärhamn 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 Skärhamn?

Skärhamn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 9.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Skärhamn?

There are 384 business establishments in the area.

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