Varnhem, Sweden

Västra Götaland · Sweden

Varnhem is a small town in Västra Götaland, Sweden with a population of 700. Elevation: 456 ft (139 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

700 Population 25/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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People

Population700
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Population700
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates58.3833°, 13.6500°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästra Götaland
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (636 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.0 inches (23 cm)

About Varnhem

Varnhem is a small town in Sweden (Västra Götaland) with a population of 700. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Varnhem has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below Sweden avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area27.8 sq mi (72.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates58.3833°N, 13.6500°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 148 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 122 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 34 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 143 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 18 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 91 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 - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in

Varnhem has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 27°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Varnhem

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Varnhemsskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Varnhem

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sveriges Radio P4 Skaraborg local radio, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Varnhem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ållebergs Segelflygmuseum
Åsle Tå
Bondens år
Bruksmuseum
Dalénium Science Center
Falbygdens museum
Fonus Begravningsmuseum
Fornbyn
Gustav-Dalén-Museum
Kata gård
Klostermuséet
Konstmuseet
Kulturfabriken
Moped MC museum
Naturum
Platåbergens Geopark
Skara järnvägsmuseum
Skara Järnvägsmuseum
Stenmuseum
Stenstorps skolmuseum
Trandansen Visitor Centre
Vagnsmuseum
Västergötlands museum

Libraries in Varnhem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Broddetorps bibliotek0.0
Falköpings Stadsbibliotek0.0
Högskolebibliotek0.0
Skara bibliotek0.0
Skara bibliotek (Forskaravdelningen)0.0
Skultorps biblioteksfilial0.0
Stadsblioteket0.0
Stenstorps Bibliotek0.0

Cafes in Varnhem

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Varnhem

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Qstar

Ski Resorts Near Varnhem

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Järabacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Strutsabacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Varnhem

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jönköping AirportJKGMedium Airport
Råda Air Base-Medium Airport
Skövde AirportKVBMedium Airport
Ålleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Bämmelshed Airfield-Small Airport
Brännebrona Airfield-Small Airport
Degerfors Grenlanda Airfield-Small Airport
Falköping Airfield-Small Airport
Herrljunga Airfield-Small Airport
Lidköping-Hovby AirportLDKSmall Airport
Ragglanda Airfield-Small Airport
Säffle Airfield-Small Airport
Timmele Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Varnhem

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Allianskyrkan
Eggby kyrka
Norra Lundby kyrka
Varnhems klosterkyrka

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 Varnhem

What is the population of Varnhem?

Varnhem has a population of 700 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 27.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Varnhem?

Varnhem has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.

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