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Skellefteå
City in Västerbotten, Sweden
Overview
Skellefteå is a charming city in northern Sweden, set along the Skellefteå River. Known for its innovative wooden architecture and lively cultural scene, it offers a blend of historic sites and beautiful nature. The city is friendly, walkable, and an emerging hotspot for sustainable urban living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Västerbotten
Population
39,146
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
64.75°, 20.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,044
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
95
English
85
Temperature
2.9°C
Summer Avg
14.1°C
Winter Avg
-7.3°C
Record High
29.7°C
Record Low
-29.1°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
711 mm
Internet Speed
83 Mbps
Upload
82 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
4
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SFT
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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