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Väse, Sweden

Värmland · Sweden

Väse is a small town in Värmland, Sweden with a population of 519. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
519 Population 1,622/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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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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People

Population519
Density1,622/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population519
Population Density1,622 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates59.3825°, 13.8509°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVärmland
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (678 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.8 inches (25 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Väse

Väse is a small town in Sweden (Värmland) with a population of 519. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Väse is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 57 business establishments.

Income: Väse vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)57

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Väse

Väse has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.8°C / 29°F -4.5° / 0.9° 51.7
Feb -1.8°C / 29°F -5° / 1.5° 37.8
Mar 1°C / 34°F -2.9° / 4.9° 34.4
Apr 5.7°C / 42°F 0.7° / 10.7° 46.6
May 10.6°C / 51°F 5.1° / 16° 52.1
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20.1° 64.1
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 12.2° / 22.2° 58.9
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 11.8° / 21.3° 80.3
Sep 12°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.3° 61.7
Oct 6.8°C / 44°F 3.6° / 10.1° 73.1
Nov 2.3°C / 36°F -0.1° / 4.7° 67.1
Dec -1°C / 30°F -3.5° / 1.6° 55.4
Väse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below Sweden avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,622/sq mi
Coordinates59.3825°N, 13.8509°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 116 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 92 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 85 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 99 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 95 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 - 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in

Väse has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 25°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Väse

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Väse skola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Väse

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sveriges Radio - P4 Värmland local radio, sveriges radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Väse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galleriet
Kristinehamns konstmuseum
Sunnäs post och skolmuseum
Vöäse hembygdsgård

Libraries in Väse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Skattkärrs bibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Väse

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ölme prästgård
Rävens Bistro
Värmlands-Rasta

Train Stations in Väse

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Väse

Gas Stations in Väse

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Värmlands-Rasta

Airports Near Väse

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlskoga AirportKSKMedium Airport
Karlstad AirportKSDMedium Airport
Brattforshede Airfield-Small Airport
Degerfors Grenlanda Airfield-Small Airport
Hagfors AirportHFSSmall Airport
Hällefors Airfield-Small Airport
Munkfors Airfield-Small Airport
Sunne Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Väse

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ölme kyrka
Väse kyrka
Väse missionsförsamling

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 Väse

What is the population of Väse?

Väse has a population of 519 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,622 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

Is Väse 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 Väse?

Väse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Väse?

There are 57 business establishments in the area.

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