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Skellefteå, Sweden

Västerbotten · Sweden

Skellefteå is a mid-size city in Västerbotten, Sweden with a population of 35,516. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

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35,516 Population 35/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
23.2 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

Population35,516
Density35/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain23.2 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population35,516
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates64.7507°, 20.9528°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästerbotten
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation23.2 inches (590 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Skellefteå

Skellefteå is a mid-size city in Sweden (Västerbotten) with a population of 35,516. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Skellefteå is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 3,907 business establishments.

Income: Skellefteå vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)3,907

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Skellefteå

Skellefteå has an average annual temperature of 3.2°C (38°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-8°C). Average annual precipitation is 753 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8°C / 18°F -20.7° / 0.6° 53.9
Feb -7.5°C / 19°F -20.9° / 1° 42.1
Mar -4.3°C / 24°F -16.7° / 3.8° 44.5
Apr 0.6°C / 33°F -9.1° / 11.7° 44.0
May 7°C / 45°F -2.9° / 18.4° 46.8
Jun 14.3°C / 58°F 5.3° / 23.7° 62.2
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 8.8° / 25° 89.0
Aug 15°C / 59°F 8.6° / 22.2° 83.3
Sep 10°C / 50°F 3.1° / 18.1° 81.5
Oct 3.5°C / 38°F -5.5° / 10.8° 95.2
Nov -2.3°C / 28°F -12.7° / 5.7° 55.0
Dec -5.5°C / 22°F -14.6° / 1.2° 55.4
Skellefteå has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below Sweden avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area1,019.7 sq mi (2,641.0 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates64.7507°N, 20.9528°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2018.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 81 km
Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 32 km
May 22, 1992 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden M3.8 94 km
Feb 15, 1993 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden M3.8 39 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 30 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 23 km
Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 143 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 115 km
Apr 16, 1992 21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden M2.9 66 km
May 22, 2007 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden M2.7 48 km
Aug 22, 1990 5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden M2.6 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 1.4 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
October 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 2.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.7 in

Skellefteå has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 16°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Skellefteå

Institution Type Founded Website
Campus Skellefteå University Visit →

Schools in Skellefteå

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Trollbackens förskola
Norrhammarskolan
Musikskolan
Sörböleskolan
Baldergymnasiet
Sunnanåskolan
Björkskolan
Medlefors Folkhögskola
Brännanskolan
Lejonströmsskolan
Floraskolan
Anderstorpsgymnasiet
Fritidshemmet Mobackenskolan
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Radio Stations near Skellefteå

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Northern Metal Radio MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Skellefteå

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Byske skolmuseum
Byske Sportfiskemuseum
Exploratoriet
LEGO-verkstan
Skelleftå Museums Lanthandeln
Skellefteå Museum
Stackgrönnans båtmuseum

Libraries in Skellefteå

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bureå bibliotek0.0
Campusbiblioteket0.0
Morö Backe bibliotek0.0
Skellefteå stadsbibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Skellefteå

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Guldtorget

Hotels in Skellefteå

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elite Wood Hotel
Hotel Victoria
Hotell Aurum
Hotell Stensborg
Malmia Hotel
Scandic Skellefteå
Skellefteå Stadshotell

Restaurants in Skellefteå

31 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arken
Bastard Burgers
Brothers
Bryggargatan
Coop-restaurangen
Dallas
German Beer Hall Skellefteå
Hawaii
Kitchen
La Cena
Lion Bar Play Skellefteå
Lion Bar Skellefteå
Morsans
Nordanågårdens Värdshus
Nygatan 57
O'Learys
Pairats thaimat
Panda House
Picasso
Pizzeria Viking
Råvara
Skellefteå sushi bar
Stadskällaren
Taco Bar
Tatung
Texas Longhorn
Tre Kronor
Truckgatan mat och kaffe
Valentino
Verandan
Wa Sushi

Cafes in Skellefteå

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ainas
Budsba
Café Castor
Café på bit
Espresso House
Flotten Café och Lounge
Kanel
Lilla Mari
Norma Coffee House
Olanders Café
Sip&Chill
Society Cafe
Tuvagården
Wayne's Coffee

Cinemas in Skellefteå

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biostaden

Theatres in Skellefteå

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brunnsteatern
Nordanåteatern

Clinics in Skellefteå

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anderstorps vårdcentral
Erikslid vårdcentral
Morö Backe vårdcentral
SE #93088881

Dentists in Skellefteå

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården
Folktandvården

Bus Stations in Skellefteå

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skellefteå Busstation

Gas Stations in Skellefteå

16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
CNG Skellefteå C
CNG Skellefteå S
Erikslid Diesel
Ingo
Ingo
OKQ8
OKQ8
OKQ8
OKQ8 Kanalgatan
OKQ8 Solbacken
Preem
SE #270744198
St1 Burträskvägen/Tjärnvägen
St1 Truck
Tanka-Skellefteå

Banks in Skellefteå

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
SEB

Shopping Malls in Skellefteå

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citykompaniet
Citykompaniet
Vintergatan

Gyms in Skellefteå

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Friskis & Svettis
Friskis & Svettis

Stadiums & Teams in Skellefteå

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Skellefteå

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Skellefteå AirportSFTMedium Airport
Nyholm AirstripSmall Airport
Piteå AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skellefteå

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alhemskyrkan
Betania
EFS-kyrkan
Equmeniakyrkan
Jesu Kristi kyrka av sista dagars heliga
Katolska kyrkan
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Landskyrkan
Logkyrkan
Morö Backe kyrka
Rikets sal
Sankt Olovskyrkan
Sjungande Dalens kyrka
Skellefteå Vineyard

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 Skellefteå

What is the population of Skellefteå?

Skellefteå has a population of 35,516 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 1,019.7 square miles.

Is Skellefteå 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 Skellefteå?

Skellefteå has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Skellefteå?

There are 3,907 business establishments in the area.

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