Storfors, Sweden

Värmland · Sweden

Storfors is a small town in Värmland, Sweden with a population of 1,904. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

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

1,904 Population 1,670/sq mi density
446 ft Elevation 136 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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About Storfors

Storfors

Storfors is a locality and the seat of Storfors Municipality, Värmland County, Sweden with 2,337 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population1,904
Density1,670/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Population1,904
Population Density1,670 / sq mi
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Coordinates59.5318°, 14.2720°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVärmland
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (760 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.1 inches (28 cm)

About Storfors

Storfors is a small town in Sweden (Värmland) with a population of 1,904. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Storfors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below Sweden avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,670/sq mi
Coordinates59.5318°N, 14.2720°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 145 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 88 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 108 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 102 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 122 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 94 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 - 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.3 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in

Storfors has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Storfors

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vargbroskolan - - - -
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Museums in Storfors

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hembygdsgården Skräddartorp
Kristinehamns hembygdsgård
Kristinehamns historiska museum
Kristinehamns konstmuseum
Kurortsmuseum
Museet Kvarnen Filipstad
Soldattorp
Stampens vattenhjul
Värmlands brandhistoriska museum

Libraries in Storfors

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Filipstads bergslags bibliotek0.0
Kristinehamns bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Storfors

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Storfors

Restaurants in Storfors

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Taverna

Cafes in Storfors

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bjurbäckens Slusscafé

Clinics in Storfors

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vårdcentralen Storfors

Dentists in Storfors

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården Storfors

Train Stations in Storfors

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Storfors

Gas Stations in Storfors

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OKQ8 Storfors

Gyms in Storfors

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gymfabriken

Breweries in Storfors

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Grythyttan Vin AB
Spendrups Bryggeri AB

Stadiums & Teams in Storfors

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Storfors

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlskoga AirportKSKMedium Airport
Brattforshede Airfield-Small Airport
Degerfors Grenlanda Airfield-Small Airport
Ekshärad Airfield-Small Airport
Hagfors AirportHFSSmall Airport
Hällefors Airfield-Small Airport
Laxå Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Storfors

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Frikyrkan
Lungsunds kyrka
Storfors 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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What is the population of Storfors?

Storfors has a population of 1,904 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,670 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Storfors?

Storfors 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 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.

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