Skoghall, Sweden

Värmland · Sweden

Skoghall is a small city in Värmland, Sweden with a population of 14,610. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

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

14,610 Population 2,946/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
24.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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People

Population14,610
Density2,946/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain24.8 in/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population14,610
Population Density2,946 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates59.3232°, 13.4655°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVärmland
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.8 inches (629 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.5 inches (17 cm)

About Skoghall

Skoghall is a small city in Sweden (Värmland) with a population of 14,610. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Climate in Skoghall

Skoghall 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
Skoghall has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below Sweden avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density2,946/sq mi
Coordinates59.3232°N, 13.4655°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 M3.7 135 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 129 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 77 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 84 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 90 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 108 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 - 9 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in

Skoghall has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Skoghall

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hammarlundens skola - - - -
Bärstadsskolan - - - -
Annebergs förskola - - - -
Götetorps skola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Skoghall

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Skoghall

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

Libraries in Skoghall

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

Restaurants in Skoghall

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Assars Hamburgeri
Baccaria
Capri Pizzeria
GLG Lysåsen
Hammarö Golfklubb
Hammarö Pizzeria & Grill
Lillängshamnens fiskrökeri
Matgard
Möruddens Brygga
Muris Bomstad
Pizzeria Ceylan
Pizzeria City
Restaurang Long
Skoghalls pizzeria
Spice n' Rice
Tod Sushi

Cinemas in Skoghall

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Folkets Hus biograf

Clinics in Skoghall

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vårdcentralen Skoghall

Dentists in Skoghall

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skoghalls Folktandvård

Veterinaries in Skoghall

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hammarö Smådjursklinik

Gas Stations in Skoghall

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OKQ8
OKQ8
Qstar
SE #11091140006

Gyms in Skoghall

6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Actic Nolgård
Hammarö Fight Club
Kilenegården
Nordic Wellness
Reality Lift
STC Hammarö

Golf Courses in Skoghall

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hammarö GK

Breweries in Skoghall

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Good Guys Brew

Stadiums & Teams in Skoghall

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Skoghall

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlstad AirportKSDMedium Airport
Brännebrona Airfield-Small Airport
Brattforshede Airfield-Small Airport
Hagfors AirportHFSSmall Airport
Munkfors Airfield-Small Airport
Säffle Airfield-Small Airport
Sunne Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Skoghall

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Barn- och ungdomshabilitering

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skoghall

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hammarö kyrka
Skoghalls 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 Skoghall

What is the population of Skoghall?

Skoghall has a population of 14,610 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,946 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Skoghall?

Skoghall has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.

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