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Uddevalla, Sweden

Västra Götaland · Sweden

Uddevalla is a mid-size city in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 34,781. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
34,781 Population 44/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
36.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population34,781
Density44/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population34,781
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates58.3478°, 11.9424°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästra Götaland
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.2 inches (919 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.3 inches (29 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Uddevalla

Uddevalla is a mid-size city in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 34,781. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Uddevalla is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 3,826 business establishments.

Income: Uddevalla vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)3,826

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Uddevalla

Uddevalla has an average annual temperature of 7.8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 980 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.7°C / 31°F -10.6° / 6.6° 79.4
Feb 0.4°C / 33°F -9.8° / 7.9° 88.8
Mar 2.3°C / 36°F -4.9° / 10.4° 67.1
Apr 5.9°C / 43°F -3.2° / 16.9° 42.1
May 11.1°C / 52°F 1.6° / 21.2° 71.8
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 7.9° / 26.2° 70.2
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 10.1° / 26.4° 115.4
Aug 16.7°C / 62°F 10° / 25.6° 90.7
Sep 13.3°C / 56°F 5.8° / 21.3° 81.3
Oct 8.5°C / 47°F 0.1° / 14.9° 101.4
Nov 3.8°C / 39°F -6° / 11.2° 84.7
Dec -0.3°C / 32°F -10° / 7.4° 87.3
Uddevalla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below Sweden avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area785.3 sq mi (2,034.0 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates58.3478°N, 11.9424°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 M3.8 108 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 102 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 75 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 61 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 125 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 57 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 87 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 54 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 91 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 132 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 125 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 130 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 85 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 108 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 124 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 90 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 - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.4 in

Uddevalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 28°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Uddevalla

Institution Type Founded Website
Dalslands Folkhögskolan College - Visit →
Klubbans Biologiska Station University - Visit →
Vuxenskolan College - ,

Schools in Uddevalla

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dalabergsskolan - - - -
Fridaskolan - - - -
Tekniska Gymnasiet - - - -
Lane Ryr skola - - - -
Unnerödsskolan - - - -
Västerskolan - - - -
Agnebergsskolan - - - -
Margretegärdeskolan - - - -
Sommarhemsskolan - - - -
Norrskolan - - - -
Skansenskola - - - -
Ramnerödsskolan - - - -
Äsperödsskolan - - - -
Hovhultsskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Uddevalla

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sotenäs 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
93.9 Lite FM (US) - AAC

Museums in Uddevalla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Backamo Museum
Bohusläns Försvarsmuseum
Bohusläns Museum
Gamla Bruket
Hembygdsmuseum Bella Vista
Ödeborgs Fornsal
Skalbanksmuseet
Sveriges Sjömanshusmuseum

Libraries in Uddevalla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dalabergs bibliotek0.0
Färgelanda bibliotek0.0
Lilla Edets bibliotek0.0
Ljungskile bibliotek0.0
Rampens bibliotek0.0
Stadsbiblioteket0.0

Hotels in Uddevalla

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bohusgården Hotell & Konferens
Carlia
Hotel Riverside
Hotell Uddewalla
Hotell Viking

Restaurants in Uddevalla

21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bangkok Wok
Cactuz
Chilli Massala
Eat
Falafel Kingdom
Fuyuu
Gesällen
Gustafsberg Badrestaurang
Hot n spicy thai
Indian Masala
Jack's Burger
Kajkanten
Koch
Mamma Sushi
Min Min Sushi
Mona Lisa
Pinchos
Pizzeria Milano
Pizzeria Oregano
Sushiro
Wasabi Sushi

Cafes in Uddevalla

14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bjursjön Servering
Boba House
Café Basilika
Café Gastronomen
Café Rosen
Café Strömmen
Centralens Konditori
Coffee Roomer
Lejas café
RÅG
Skogslyckans Bokcafé
Snäckan
Uddevalla Bangolfklubb
Youmi

Cinemas in Uddevalla

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Biostaden

Theatres in Uddevalla

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Östraboteatern
Studio 32

Zoos in Uddevalla

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Emaus lantgård

Theme Parks in Uddevalla

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stellas Lekland

Clinics in Uddevalla

10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Achima Care Uddevalla vårdcentral
Centralhälsan Silentzvägen
Närhälsan Dagson barnavårdscentral
Närhälsan Dagson vårdcentral
Närhälsan Dalaberg barnavårdscentral
Närhälsan Dalaberg vårdcentral
Närhälsan Skogslyckan barnavårdscentral
Närhälsan Skogslyckan vårdcentral
Närhälsan Uddevalla jourcentral
Uddevalla rehabmottagning

Dentists in Uddevalla

7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården Uddevalla City
Smile Tandvård
Södergatans Tandklinik
Tandläkare Norman
Tandläkare Wästerhäll
Uddevalla Käkkirurgi
Uddevalla Tandhälsa

Veterinaries in Uddevalla

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AniCura Bohusläns Djursjukhus
Gerd Wolter

Train Stations in Uddevalla

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Uddevalla Central
Uddevalla Östra

Bus Stations in Uddevalla

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kampenhof

Gas Stations in Uddevalla

14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Circle K Truck
CNG Uddevalla Brattåsmotet
Ingo
Ingo
OKQ8
OKQ8 Uddevalla Trumpetvägen
Preem
Preem
St1
St1
St1
St1 Nordmannerödsvägen
Tanka

Banks in Uddevalla

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Swedbank

Gyms in Uddevalla

10 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness24Seven
Friskis och Svettis
Karins Wellness
Motionshuset
Nordic Wellness
STC
Stc
Titan Gym
UMT
Yoga-mindfulness Centrum

Breweries in Uddevalla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Uddevalla Bryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Uddevalla

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Uddevalla

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Brudarebacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alebacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Uddevalla

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Göteborg Landvetter AirportGOTLarge Airport
Säve AirportGSEMedium Airport
Trollhättan-Vänersborg AirportTHNMedium Airport
Backamo Airfield-Small Airport
Esgrene Field-Small Airport
Fjällbacka Anra Airfield-Small Airport
Kattleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Näsinge Airfield-Small Airport
Rödene Airfield-Small Airport
Rörkärr Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Uddevalla

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PostNord Företagscenter

Churches & Religious Organizations in Uddevalla

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bäve kyrka
Dalabergskyrkan
Lane-Ryrs kyrka
Pingstkyrkan Uddevalla
Rikets sal
Sankt Gabriels katolska kyrka
Södertullskyrkan
Uddevalla 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 Uddevalla

What is the population of Uddevalla?

Uddevalla has a population of 34,781 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 785.3 square miles.

Is Uddevalla 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 Uddevalla?

Uddevalla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches, with 11.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Uddevalla?

There are 3,826 business establishments in the area.

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