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Vänersborg, Sweden

Västra Götaland · Sweden

Vänersborg is a small city in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 23,119. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
23,119 Population 48/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
31.1 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

Population23,119
Density48/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population23,119
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates58.3808°, 12.3234°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästra Götaland
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (791 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.3 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Vänersborg

Vänersborg is a small city in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 23,119. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Vänersborg is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 2,543 business establishments.

Income: Vänersborg vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)2,543

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Vänersborg

Vänersborg has an average annual temperature of 7.6°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 884 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.7°C / 29°F -12.4° / 6.1° 64.2
Feb -0.2°C / 32°F -11.3° / 7.8° 72.5
Mar 2.1°C / 36°F -5.1° / 10.7° 56.1
Apr 6°C / 43°F -3.3° / 17° 39.1
May 11.4°C / 52°F 1.6° / 21.8° 76.8
Jun 16.7°C / 62°F 7.9° / 26.9° 70.8
Jul 17.1°C / 63°F 10.1° / 27.1° 116.4
Aug 17°C / 63°F 10.2° / 25.7° 86.0
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 6° / 21.7° 73.6
Oct 8.2°C / 47°F 0.1° / 14.9° 87.9
Nov 3.2°C / 38°F -7.6° / 10.8° 69.9
Dec -1.3°C / 30°F -11.6° / 6.8° 70.9
Vänersborg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below Sweden avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area482.2 sq mi (1,249.0 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates58.3808°N, 12.3234°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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 M3.8 117 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 110 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 85 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 69 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 102 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 78 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 107 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 73 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 68 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 142 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 144 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 107 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 128 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 143 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 111 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 - 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in

Vänersborg has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 28°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Vänersborg

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Blåsut skola - - - -
Onsjöskolan - - - -
Fridaskolorna AB - - - -
Vänerskolan - - - -
Öxnered skola - - - -
Birger Sjöberg gymnasium - - - -
Silvertärnan Väster - - - -
Öxnered skola - - - -
Norra skolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vänersborg

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Vänersborg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Betty Backs stuga
Daskebackens kvarn
Härbret
Kanalmuseum
Kungajaktmuseet Älgens Berg
Malöga kassaregård mangårdsbyggnad
Ryggåsstugan
Ryttaretorpet
Saab Car Museum
Solliden
Trollhette quarnen
Vänersborgs Museum

Libraries in Vänersborg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brålanda Bibliotek0.0
Huvudbiblioteket0.0
Lilla Edets bibliotek0.0
Syltebiblioteket0.0
Trollhättans Stadsbibliotek0.0
Vargöns Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Vänersborg

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arena Hotell
Hotell 46:an
Quality Hotel Vänersborg
Strand hotell

Restaurants in Vänersborg

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bella Pizzeria
China
CyrAno
Da Ninos Ristorante Italia
Hamngatan Cafe´Pub Restaurang
India Palace
Phaja Thai by Siri
Pizza Amigo
Restaurang Koppargrillen
Skräcklestugan
Sushi Ro
Ursand

Cafes in Vänersborg

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blå Kiosk & Kafé
Cafe Cult
Espresso House
Nordfeldts
Nordfeldts
Sessan
Skogshyddan
Spekeruds Gårdsbageri

Cinemas in Vänersborg

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saga bio

Theatres in Vänersborg

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plantagetscen

Monuments in Vänersborg

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Duellen i Lockerudsskogen

Clinics in Vänersborg

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Medpro Clinic Brålanda-Torpa Vårdcentral
Närhälsan Vänerparken barnavårdscentral
Närhälsan Vänerparken vårdcentral
Närhälsan Vänersborg rehabmottagning
Vårdcentralen Nordstan

Veterinaries in Vänersborg

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SE #436559330

Train Stations in Vänersborg

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Öxnered
Vänersborg C

Bus Stations in Vänersborg

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vänersborg resecentrum

Gas Stations in Vänersborg

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CNG Tanka Skogsro
Ingo
Ingo
OKQ8
Preem
St1 Vänersborg
Tanka-Vänersborg

Banks in Vänersborg

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken

Gyms in Vänersborg

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

24Seven
Nordic Wellness
STC

Breweries in Vänersborg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ruckel Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Vänersborg

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 Vänersborg

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Göteborg Landvetter AirportGOTLarge Airport
Råda Air Base-Medium Airport
Såtenäs Air Base-Medium Airport
Säve AirportGSEMedium Airport
Trollhättan-Vänersborg AirportTHNMedium Airport
Backamo Airfield-Small Airport
Borås Airfield-Small Airport
Esgrene Field-Small Airport
Kattleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Rödene Airfield-Small Airport
Rörkärr Airfield-Small Airport
Säffle Airfield-Small Airport
Vårgårda Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vänersborg

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptistkyrkan
Blåsutkyrkan
Jehovas vittnens Rikets sal
Mariebokyrkan
Missionskyrkan Vänersborg
Onsjökyrkan
Pingstkyrkan Vänersborg
Vänersborgs 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 Vänersborg

What is the population of Vänersborg?

Vänersborg has a population of 23,119 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 482.2 square miles.

Is Vänersborg 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 Vänersborg?

Vänersborg 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 61°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vänersborg?

There are 2,543 business establishments in the area.

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