Smedjebacken, Sweden

Dalarna · Sweden

Smedjebacken is a small city in Dalarna, Sweden with a population of 5,190. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

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

5,190 Population 1,627/sq mi density
344 ft Elevation 105 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
27.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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About Smedjebacken

Smedjebacken

Smedjebacken is a locality and the seat of Smedjebacken Municipality, Dalarna County, Sweden, with 5,100 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population5,190
Density1,627/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Population5,190
Population Density1,627 / sq mi
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Coordinates60.1418°, 15.4142°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceDalarna
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.9 inches (709 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)

About Smedjebacken

Smedjebacken is a small city in Sweden (Dalarna) with a population of 5,190. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Climate in Smedjebacken

Smedjebacken has an average annual temperature of 7.4°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 678 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.4°C / 29°F -3.5° / 0.7° 48.2
Feb -1°C / 30°F -3.5° / 1.5° 44.9
Mar 1.5°C / 35°F -2.2° / 5.2° 34.6
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F 1.6° / 11.7° 30.4
May 11.1°C / 52°F 5.9° / 16.4° 55.3
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20° 68.0
Jul 17°C / 63°F 12.1° / 21.9° 86.5
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.2° 72.6
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 8.6° / 16.7° 54.6
Oct 7.6°C / 46°F 4.7° / 10.6° 68.7
Nov 3.2°C / 38°F 1.2° / 5.2° 57.6
Dec -0.1°C / 32°F -2.1° / 1.9° 56.9
Smedjebacken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below Sweden avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density1,627/sq mi
Coordinates60.1418°N, 15.4142°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.7 on Apr 11, 1993.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 87 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 12 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 - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 29°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
September 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.7 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in

Smedjebacken has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Smedjebacken

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bergaskolan - - - -
Vinsboskolan - - - -
Röda Bergaskolan - - - -
Bergaskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Smedjebacken

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Wolf FM country, rockabilly MP3 64 kbps
P4 Västmanland - MP3 152 kbps
P4 Dalarna - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Smedjebacken

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Akvariet
Gammelgården
Gruvmuseum
Lokstallet
Mineralmuseet

Libraries in Smedjebacken

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Stadsbibliotek0.0
Werner Aspenströmbiblioteket0.0

Hotels in Smedjebacken

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barkens Hotell och konferens
Wanbo herrgård

Restaurants in Smedjebacken

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bryggan
Catering Vikersvik
Hamnkrogen
Hong Kong city
KG9
Wanbo herrgård

Cafes in Smedjebacken

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flogbergscaféet

Monuments in Smedjebacken

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peter Charles monument

Clinics in Smedjebacken

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vårdcentral Smedjebacken

Train Stations in Smedjebacken

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Smedjebacken

Gas Stations in Smedjebacken

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

din-X
Macken i Smébacken
OKQ8 Smedjebacken

Gyms in Smedjebacken

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Utegym

Breweries in Smedjebacken

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Wallhöll Brygghus

Stadiums & Teams in Smedjebacken

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Smedjebacken

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skidbacke Karlbergsskogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fridabacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Romme Alpin 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Smedjebacken

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dala AirportBLEMedium Airport
Avesta Airfield-Small Airport
Gagnef Airfield-Small Airport
Hedemora Flygfält-Small Airport
Köping/Gålby Airfield-Small Airport
Ludvika Airfield-Small Airport
Norberg-Small Airport
Örnlanda Airstrip-Small Airport
Siljansnäs Air Park-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Smedjebacken

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Norrbärke 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 Smedjebacken

What is the population of Smedjebacken?

Smedjebacken has a population of 5,190 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,627 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Smedjebacken?

Smedjebacken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

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