Vidsel, Sweden

Norrbotten · Sweden

Vidsel is a small town in Norrbotten, Sweden with a population of 389. Elevation: 308 ft (94 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

389 Population 884/sq mi density
308 ft Elevation 94 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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People

Population389
Density884/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Population389
Population Density884 / sq mi
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Coordinates65.8353°, 20.5191°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceNorrbotten
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.8 inches (28 cm)

About Vidsel

Vidsel is a small town in Sweden (Norrbotten) with a population of 389. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Vidsel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average33.5°F
38% below Sweden avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density884/sq mi
Coordinates65.8353°N, 20.5191°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2018.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 126 km
Jul 30, 2015 0 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M4.0 144 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 138 km
Nov 3, 1992 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.6 123 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 130 km
Oct 7, 1992 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 126 km
Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 112 km
Nov 26, 1992 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 132 km
Oct 15, 1992 4 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 145 km
Jun 25, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 126 km
Apr 28, 1992 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 135 km
May 22, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 124 km
Sep 17, 1992 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 130 km
Jul 14, 1992 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 128 km
Jan 13, 1992 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 119 km
May 15, 1992 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 137 km
Sep 9, 1993 16 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 136 km
Feb 21, 1992 13 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 134 km
Aug 19, 1993 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 145 km
Dec 17, 1992 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in
April 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
September 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
October 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 2.1 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 1.6 in

Vidsel has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 12°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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Museums in Vidsel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Flottningsmuseum

Hotels in Vidsel

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotell Storforsen

Restaurants in Vidsel

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pizzeria Tictac

Monuments in Vidsel

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rb 65

Gas Stations in Vidsel

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulf

Airports Near Vidsel

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Älvsbyn Airfield-Small Airport
Jokkmokk Airfield-Small Airport
Kokhedsfältet Airstrip-Small Airport
Pålsträsket Airstrip-Small Airport
Piteå Airfield-Small Airport
Vidsel Air Base-Small Airport
Vuollerim Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vidsel

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Vidsels kyrka

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Vidsel

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Vidsel.

Name Description
Storforsen

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 Vidsel

What is the population of Vidsel?

Vidsel has a population of 389 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 884 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vidsel?

Vidsel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.

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