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Söderhamn, Sweden

Gävleborg · Sweden

Söderhamn is a small city in Gävleborg, Sweden with a population of 12,259. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
12,259 Population 3,359/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$49,356 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,356 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,259
Density3,359/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$49,356

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population12,259
Population Density3,359 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates61.3037°, 17.0592°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceGävleborg
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (636 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.7 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$49,356

About Söderhamn

Söderhamn is a small city in Sweden (Gävleborg) with a population of 12,259. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Söderhamn is $49,356, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,348 business establishments.

Income: Söderhamn vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$49,356
34% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,348

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Söderhamn

Söderhamn has an average annual temperature of 5.7°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 732 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.8°C / 25°F -14.1° / 2.4° 55.3
Feb -3°C / 27°F -13.7° / 3.8° 38.5
Mar -0.2°C / 32°F -8.4° / 8.8° 46.5
Apr 3.3°C / 38°F -4.5° / 14.7° 41.9
May 8.7°C / 48°F -1.2° / 19.8° 44.7
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 6.4° / 25.3° 57.7
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 9.1° / 24.7° 85.7
Aug 15.9°C / 61°F 9.2° / 23° 95.8
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 4.4° / 20.2° 64.5
Oct 6.1°C / 43°F -1.2° / 12.9° 78.4
Nov 1.1°C / 34°F -6.9° / 8.5° 68.4
Dec -3.2°C / 26°F -11.8° / 3.1° 54.3
Söderhamn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below Sweden avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density3,359/sq mi
Coordinates61.3037°N, 17.0592°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.2 on May 13, 2005.

Dec 15, 1991 9 km SE of Njurundabommen, Sweden M3.4 103 km
May 13, 2005 8 km SE of Söråker, Sweden M3.2 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
May 47°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
November 32°F (0°C) 2.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in

Söderhamn has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Söderhamn

Institution Type Founded Website
Centrum för flexibelt lärande College - ,
Staffangymnasiet College - Visit →

Schools in Söderhamn

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Östra skolan - - - -
Stentägtsskolan - - - -
Vågbroskolan - - - -
Klossdammens förskola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Söderhamn

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Söderhamn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fiskaremuséet Gäddan
Gnisterhus
Industrimuseum
Söderblomsgården
Söderhamn/F15 Flygmuseum
Söderhamns museum

Libraries in Söderhamn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Söderhamns stadsbibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Söderhamn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Salladsgrottan

Hotels in Söderhamn

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Hotell SöderH
First Hotel Statt
Hotell Linblomman

Restaurants in Söderhamn

32 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

å-k Thaimat
Aroti
Bombay Kitchen
Cafe Amore
CFL Restaurangen
Christos Bistro
Eat & Meet
Esa sushi Söderhamn
Grillbaren
Jin Thai
Kalles Gatukök
Kebab Pizza City
Kim's Amazing Thai Food
Kungsgården Pizzeria
Levanten
Mandarin Palace
Me and McGee's
Norralagatukök
Pizzeria Aspendos
Plejset vid ån
Plejset vid ån
Prästgården
Restaurang Albertina
Restaurang Dragonen
Restaurang Winchester
Resturang Krysset
Selena Sushi
SoCo Restaurang & Bar
Special Pizza i Söderhamn
Stattrestaurangen
The Corner
Trädgårdsbaren

Cafes in Söderhamn

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aidas Café
Café Bosse
Café Östra Berget
Rådhuskonditoriet
TeWe's konditori

Cinemas in Söderhamn

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Svea

Theatres in Söderhamn

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Söderhamns teater

Clinics in Söderhamn

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

E-Hälsan
Söderhamns barnmorskemottagning

Dentists in Söderhamn

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SE #9243147725
Tandhörnan
Tandläkargruppen Söderhamn

Veterinaries in Söderhamn

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hudiksvalls smådjursklinik

Train Stations in Söderhamn

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Söderhamn

Bus Stations in Söderhamn

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SE #1199078318
Söderhamn Resecentrum

Gas Stations in Söderhamn

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bilisten
Circle K
Gulf Söderhamn
OKQ8
OKQ8
Preem
Qstar
St1
Tanka-Söderhamn

Banks in Söderhamn

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Nordea
Swedbank

Shopping Malls in Söderhamn

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

E-Center
E-center
Furan Gallerian

Gyms in Söderhamn

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Member 24

Golf Courses in Söderhamn

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Korthålsbanan

Stadiums & Teams in Söderhamn

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Söderhamn

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kungsberget 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jättendals elljusspår 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Söderhamn

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gävle Sandviken AirportGVXMedium Airport
Söderhamn AirportSOOMedium Airport
Arbrå Airfield-Small Airport
Bollnäs-Small Airport
Hudiksvall AirportHUVSmall Airport
Lemstanas Airfield-Small Airport
Mohed Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Söderhamn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posten i Sverige

Churches & Religious Organizations in Söderhamn

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Norrala kyrka
Ulrika Eleonora 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 Söderhamn

What is the population of Söderhamn?

Söderhamn has a population of 12,259 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 3,359 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.

Is Söderhamn expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,356, 34% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Söderhamn?

Söderhamn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Söderhamn?

There are 1,348 business establishments in the area.

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