Västerås, Sweden
Västmanland · Sweden
Västerås is a large city in Västmanland, Sweden with a population of 131,643. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 131,643 |
| 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) |
About Västerås
Västerås is a large city in Sweden (Västmanland) with a population of 131,643. 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.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.6162°N, 16.5528°E |
| 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 (OpenStreetMap 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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What is the population of Västerås?
Västerås has a population of 131,643 residents and is located in Sweden..
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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. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches, with 7.0 inches of snow.
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