Vidsel, Sweden

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

526 Population 1,196/sq mi density

308 ft Elevation 94 meters

34°F Avg Temperature 1°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$54,648 median income, unemployment

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. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	33.5°F
	38% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	308 ft (94 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	1,196/sq mi
Coordinates	65.8353°N, 20.5191°W
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"

38% below US 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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