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Västra Karup, Sweden

Skåne · Sweden

Västra Karup is a small town in Skåne, Sweden with a population of 552. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
552 Population 863/sq mi density
394 ft Elevation 120 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
30.0 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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People

Population552
Density863/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Population552
Population Density863 / sq mi
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Coordinates56.4167°, 12.7500°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceSkåne
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (761 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.3 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Västra Karup

Västra Karup is a small town in Sweden (Skåne) with a population of 552. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Västra Karup is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 61 business establishments.

Income: Västra Karup vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Västra Karup has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below Sweden avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density863/sq mi
Coordinates56.4167°N, 12.7500°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 6, 2012.

Aug 6, 2012 39 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden M4.2 48 km
Oct 4, 1995 20 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden M3.9 41 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 128 km
May 30, 1995 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark M3.2 133 km
Feb 3, 2005 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M3.0 101 km
Feb 3, 2005 29 km NNW of Nykøbing Sjælland, Denmark M3.0 84 km
Mar 3, 2005 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M2.8 103 km
Mar 10, 2004 Denmark M2.8 82 km
Feb 1, 2005 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark M2.7 94 km
Aug 29, 1993 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden M2.7 59 km
Dec 7, 1993 11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark M2.7 36 km
Mar 16, 2005 13 km NNW of Kalundborg, Denmark M2.6 126 km
Feb 23, 2004 2 km W of Køge, Denmark M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in Wettest
October 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Västra Karup has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Västra Karup

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bjäreskola
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Radio Stations near Västra Karup

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Humleborg (DK) big band, crooners MP3
Höganäs Närradio 1950s, 1960s MP3 128 kbps
Retro Millennium (DK) MP3 192 kbps
Rockkanalen (DK) classic rock, pop rock AAC+ 128 kbps
Guldkanalen Helsingborg oldies AAC+ 128 kbps
Sveriges Radio - P4 Halland MP3
Jazzkanalen (DK) MP3 192 kbps
Radio Helsingør FM (DK) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Västra Karup

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bergsgård
Bibelns värld
Birgit Nilsson Museum
Bräcke mölla
Flygmuseum
Förslövs linbastua
Grönwallska gården
Höganäs Museum
Järnvägens Museum Ängelholm
Läder- och Lokalhistoriskt Museum
Luntertunstugan
Skolmuseum
Tekniska museet
Väderömuseet Lotsstugan

Libraries in Västra Karup

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andersbergs bibliotek0.0
Ängelholms stadsbibliotek0.0
Förslövs bibliotek0.0
Fyllinge bibliotek0.0
Högskolebiblioteket0.0
Jonstorps Bibliotek0.0
Kunskapcentrum Agardh0.0
Lerbergets Bibliotek0.0
Södra utmarkens Bibliotek0.0
Vejbystrands Bibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Västra Karup

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ählm Market
Salthallarna

Hotels in Västra Karup

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hovs Hallar

Restaurants in Västra Karup

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hovs hallar

Cafes in Västra Karup

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Kattvik
På Kanelen

Golf Courses in Västra Karup

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Båstad Golfklubb
Bjäre Golfklubb

Breweries in Västra Karup

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Höganäs Bryggeri

Ski Resorts Near Västra Karup

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vallåsen 0.0 $0

Airports Near Västra Karup

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ängelholm-Helsingborg AirportAGHMedium Airport
Halmstad AirportHADMedium Airport
Ljungbyhed AirfieldMedium Airport
Annisse flyvepladsSmall Airport
Ekeryd - Ekelanda private airstripSmall Airport
Eslöv AirfieldSmall Airport
Fagerhult AirfieldSmall Airport
Frederikssund Nord Glider FieldSmall Airport
Frederikssund Syd FlyvepladsSmall Airport
FreerslevSmall Airport
Gilleleje AirstripSmall Airport
Gørløse Glider FieldSmall Airport
Grønholt Hillerød AirfieldSmall Airport
Höganäs AirfieldSmall Airport
Kågeröd Simmelsberga AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagan Private AirstripSmall Airport
Landskrona Enoch Thulins AirfieldSmall Airport
Morup AirfieldSmall Airport
Varberg Getterön AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Västra Karup

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hovs kyrka
Västra Karups 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 Västra Karup

What is the population of Västra Karup?

Västra Karup has a population of 552 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 863 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

Is Västra Karup 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 Västra Karup?

Västra Karup has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Västra Karup?

There are 61 business establishments in the area.

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