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Varekil, Sweden

Västra Götaland · Sweden

Varekil is a small town in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 912. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

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B Good
912 Population 1,448/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
32.8 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
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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People

Population912
Density1,448/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population912
Population Density1,448 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates58.1229°, 11.7078°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästra Götaland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (834 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.2 inches (26 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Varekil

Varekil is a small town in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 912. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Varekil is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 100 business establishments.

Income: Varekil vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)100

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Varekil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below Sweden avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,448/sq mi
Coordinates58.1229°N, 11.7078°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 M3.8 125 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 77 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 94 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 38 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 146 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 34 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 86 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 27 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 112 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 110 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 132 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 141 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 78 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 82 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 97 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Varekil has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Varekil

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bandit Metal death metal, hard rock MP3 128 kbps
Sveriges Radio P4 Göteborg local radio, music AAC 128 kbps
Mix Megapol GBG MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gbg Sevdah bosna, sevdah MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sotenäs 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
SLAY Radio (GB) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Varekil

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Åstols hembygdsmuseum
Bildtska Hembygdsmuseet
Bohusläns Museum
Bräcke hembyggdsmusem
Elin Sundbergs museum
Fornstugan
Guddehjälms hembygdsgård
Hembygdsmuseum
Hembygdsmuseum Bella Vista
Kareby Hembygdsgård
Klädesholmens museum
Minnenas bod
Molekylverkstan
Museisjöbod
Nordiska Akvarellmuseet
Säbygården
Sigurd Olsson Speceri & Diversehandel Museum
Skärhamns sjöfartsmuseum
Skol- och hembyggdsmuseum
Sveriges Sjömanshusmuseum

Libraries in Varekil

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dalabergs bibliotek0.0
Häggvallbiblioteket0.0
Henåns bibliotek0.0
Kode bibliotek0.0
Ljungskile bibliotek0.0
Marstrands bibliotek0.0
Rampens bibliotek0.0
Skärhamns bibliotek0.0
Stadsbiblioteket0.0
Stenungsunds Bibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Varekil

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Viking pizzeria

Cafes in Varekil

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tavlebord Lanthandel

Veterinaries in Varekil

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Varekils Djurklinik

Bus Stations in Varekil

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Varekils bussstation

Gas Stations in Varekil

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ingo
Preem

Banks in Varekil

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orust Sparbank

Breweries in Varekil

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Inlands Bryggeri
Uddevalla Bryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Varekil

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Varekil

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 Varekil

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Göteborg Landvetter AirportGOTLarge Airport
Säve AirportGSEMedium Airport
Trollhättan-Vänersborg AirportTHNMedium Airport
Backamo AirfieldSmall Airport
Duvhed flygfält ULSmall Airport
Esgrene FieldSmall Airport
Fjällbacka Anra AirfieldSmall Airport
Kattleberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Rörkärr AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Varekil

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Stala kyrka
Tegneby 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 Varekil

What is the population of Varekil?

Varekil has a population of 912 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,448 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

Is Varekil 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 Varekil?

Varekil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches, with 10.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Varekil?

There are 100 business establishments in the area.

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