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Skara

City in Västra Götaland, Sweden

Overview

Skara is a charming small city in Västra Götaland, Sweden, famed for its rich medieval history and well-preserved architecture, most notably the Skara Cathedral. The city offers a blend of cultural attractions, cozy cafes, and easy access to nature, making it inviting for both visitors and residents.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Västra Götaland
Population
11,475
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
58.39°, 13.44°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
91
Female Safety
89
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,676
Local Cost
$1,067
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
93
English
84
Temperature
6.7°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
-2.7°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
-29.8°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
822 mm
Internet Speed
287 Mbps
Upload
54 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
20
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
203.0
Airport
LDK
Distance
18 km

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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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-25.

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 76/100.

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