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Västerås, Sweden
Västmanland · Sweden
Västerås is a large city in Västmanland, Sweden with a population of 127,799. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
B+Climate
| Population | 127,799 |
| Population Density | 63 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.6162°, 16.5528° |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
| Country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| State / Province | Västmanland |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.5 inches (546 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.0 inches (18 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $78,084 |
About Västerås
Västerås is a large city in Sweden (Västmanland) with a population of 127,799. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.
Income: Västerås vs Sweden
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $78,084 |
| 4% above Sweden avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 182 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 112 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 19 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Västerås
Västerås has an average annual temperature of 7°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below Sweden avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 2,020.9 sq mi (5,234.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.6162°N, 16.5528°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in |
Västerås has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Västerås
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mälardalens högskola | University | - | , |
| Mälardalens högskola | University | - | , |
| Mälardalens Universitet | University | - | , |
| Mälardalens Universitet | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Västerås
43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storängsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Pettersbergsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Sankta Gertruds skola | - | - | - | - |
| Fridnässkolan | - | - | - | - |
| Apalbyskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Bjurhovdaskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Brandthovdaskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Grundskolan Äventyret | - | - | - | - |
| Malmabergsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Skiljeboskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Viksängsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Vallbyskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Ekbergaskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Emausskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Skallbergsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Skiljeboskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Mälarparksskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Fredriksbergsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Fredriksbergsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Vårdgymnasiet | - | - | - | - |
| Hamre Förskola | - | - | - | - |
| Rönnbyskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Fryxellska skolan | - | - | - | - |
| Herrgärdsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| IES Västerås | - | - | - | - |
| Hagabergsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Rudbeckianska gymnasiet | - | - | - | - |
| Västerås Montessoriskola | - | - | - | - |
| Bäckbyskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Nya Annexet | - | - | - | - |
| Ljushallen | - | - | - | - |
| Gamla Annexet | - | - | - | - |
| Huvudbyggnaden | - | - | - | - |
| Pilträdsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Hamreskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Carlforsska gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Nybyggeskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Blåsboskolan | - | - | - | - |
| ABB Industrigymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Hällbyskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Skepparbacksskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Norra Vallbyskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Hammarbyskolan | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Västerås
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sveriges Radio - P4 Västmanland | local radio, sveriges radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Redback Radio | eclectic, experimental | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Västerås
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axel Oxenstierna | ||||
| Bergströmska gården | ||||
| Ebelingmuseet | ||||
| Eskilstuna konstmuseum | ||||
| Eskilstuna stadsmuseum | ||||
| MC Collection | ||||
| Munktellmuseet | ||||
| Rademachersmedjorna | ||||
| Skultuna messingsbruk | ||||
| Sörmlandsgården | ||||
| Västerås Flygmuseum | ||||
| Västerås historiska skeppsmuseum | ||||
| Västerås Konstmuseum | ||||
| Västerås Slott |
Libraries in Västerås
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bäckbybiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Skiljebo bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadsbiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Torshälla bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Västerås stadsbibliotek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Västerås
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bondtorget | |||||
| Östra torget |
Hotels in Västerås
14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Västerås
110 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Västerås
19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Västerås
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Västerås
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Västerås
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Västerås
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Västerås
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Västerås
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Västerås
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Västerås
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Västerås
23 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Västerås
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Västerås
6 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Västerås
14 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Västerås
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Västerås
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Västerås
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spökbacken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skidbacke Karlbergsskogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skattmansöbacken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fridabacken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lapphällarna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Västerås
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Västerås Airport | VST | Large Airport |
| Eskilstuna Airport | EKT | Medium Airport |
| Arboga Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avesta Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ekeby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hedemora Flygfält | - | Small Airport |
| Hellby Säteri Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Johannisberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Katrineholm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Köping/Gålby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Långtora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Norberg | - | Small Airport |
| Nyby Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sala flygfält | - | Small Airport |
| Vängsö Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Västerås
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Coop Stjärnan | |
| PostNord Företagscenter | |
| PostNord Företagscenter |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Västerås
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Engelsbergs Ironworks |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Västerås
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ansgarskyrkan | |
| Bäckbykyrkan | |
| Citykyrkan | |
| Gideonsbergskyrkan | |
| Heliga Guds moderns av Kazan rysk-ortodoxa kyrka | |
| Korskyrkan | |
| Lifecenter Church | |
| Mikaelikyrkan | |
| Önsta Gryta kyrka | |
| Östra kapellet | |
| Pingstkyrkan | |
| Sankt Koriakos | |
| Skerike Kyrka | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| Tomaskyrkan | |
| Vallbykyrkan | |
| Vår Frus katolska kyrka | |
| Västerås Cathedral | |
| Västerås Moské | |
| Viksängskyrkan |
Quick Facts
Around Västerås
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Västerås
18 places within 15 km
- • Anundshög
- • Frösvi fornborg
- • Grytahögen
- • Labyrint
- • Önstensborg Fornborg
- • Lögastrand
- • Lajvfort
- • Lajvfort
- • Lajvfort
- • Västerås Konsthall
- • Åkestaåsen
- • Björnöbacken
- • Djäknebergets utsiktsplats
- • Furuberget
- • Tillbergaberget
- + 1 more
- • Lilla Rytterne kyrkoruin
- • Lilla Rytterne kyrkoruin
🇸🇪 About Sweden
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Västerås
Public Holidays in Sweden
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Västerås
What is the population of Västerås?
Västerås has a population of 127,799 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 2,020.9 square miles.
Is Västerås expensive to live in?
The median household income is $78,084, 4% above the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Västerås?
Västerås has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches, with 7.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Västerås?
There are 182 business establishments in the area, including 112 restaurants and food service locations.