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Skåre, Sweden

Värmland · Sweden

Skåre is a small city in Värmland, Sweden with a population of 5,444. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

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5,444 Population 3,361/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About Skåre

Skåre is a locality situated in Karlstad Municipality, Värmland County, Sweden with 5,402 inhabitants in 2010. The town grew up around the railway station which was an important transshipment point: goods transported on the Klarälven River were here transferred to rail for onward conveyance, and vice versa.

People

Population5,444
Density3,361/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population5,444
Population Density3,361 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates59.4333°, 13.4333°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVärmland
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (656 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Skåre

Skåre is a small city in Sweden (Värmland) with a population of 5,444. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 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 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Skåre is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 599 business establishments.

Income: Skåre vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)599

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Skåre

Skåre has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.8°C / 29°F -4.5° / 0.9° 51.7
Feb -1.8°C / 29°F -5° / 1.5° 37.8
Mar 1°C / 34°F -2.9° / 4.9° 34.4
Apr 5.7°C / 42°F 0.7° / 10.7° 46.6
May 10.6°C / 51°F 5.1° / 16° 52.1
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20.1° 64.1
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 12.2° / 22.2° 58.9
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 11.8° / 21.3° 80.3
Sep 12°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.3° 61.7
Oct 6.8°C / 44°F 3.6° / 10.1° 73.1
Nov 2.3°C / 36°F -0.1° / 4.7° 67.1
Dec -1°C / 30°F -3.5° / 1.6° 55.4
Skåre 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. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below Sweden avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density3,361/sq mi
Coordinates59.4333°N, 13.4333°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 M3.8 140 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 128 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 149 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 131 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 68 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 96 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 102 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 117 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 5 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.6 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Skåre has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Skåre

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Skåreskolan
Stodeneskolan
Ilandaskolan
Tuggeliteskolan
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Radio Stations near Skåre

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sveriges Radio - P4 Värmland local radio, sveriges radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Skåre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brigadmuseum
Dyvelstens Flottningsmuseum
Forshaga Hembygdförening
Galleriet
Gammelgården
Gammelstugan
Grava Hembygdsgård
Grossbolsmagasinet
Hammarö Skärgårdsmuseum
Handelsbodsmuseet
Klarälvsrummet
Loftboden
Lokstallet
Myrastugan
Runnevåls skolmuseum
Sandgrund Lars Lerin
Skolmuseet
Stenåldersbåten
Värmlands museum

Libraries in Skåre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteket0.0
Deje bibliotek0.0
Forshaga bibliotek0.0
Karlstad Sjukhusbibliotek0.0
Karlstads stadsbibliotek0.0
Karlstads universitetsbibliotek0.0
Kils bibliotek0.0
Kronoparkens bibliotek0.0
Skåre Bibliotek0.0
Skattkärrs bibliotek0.0
Vålbergs bibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Skåre

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Almars krog
Bryngfjordens Golfrestaurang

Clinics in Skåre

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vårdcentralen Skåre

Gas Stations in Skåre

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gulf

Golf Courses in Skåre

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bryngfjordens Golfklubb

Breweries in Skåre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Good Guys Brew

Stadiums & Teams in Skåre

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Skåre

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlstad AirportKSDMedium Airport
Torsby AirportTYFMedium Airport
Brattforshede AirfieldSmall Airport
Ekshärad AirfieldSmall Airport
Hagfors AirportHFSSmall Airport
Munkfors AirfieldSmall Airport
Säffle AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunne AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Skåre

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Barn- och ungdomshabilitering

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skåre

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grava kyrka
Skårekyrkan

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 Skåre

What is the population of Skåre?

Skåre has a population of 5,444 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 3,361 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

Is Skåre 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 Skåre?

Skåre 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. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Skåre?

There are 599 business establishments in the area.

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