Kalix

Sweden
Kalix, Sweden
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Pocket-sized town on the Kalix River in northern Sweden's Norrbotten County, with a café and restaurant scene that punches above its size. The river's name traces back to a Sami word meaning "the cold river," and the surrounding region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites. Mountains are within reach, making it a practical base for exploring this part of the far north.

  • Population7,495
  • Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 9.5 km5.9 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
-9°17°
55mm2.2in
F
-9°16°
45mm1.8in
M
-5°23°
40mm1.6in
A
32°
40mm1.5in
M
45°
50mm2.0in
J
13°55°
65mm2.6in
J
16°62°
80mm3.1in
A
15°58°
70mm2.8in
S
49°
65mm2.5in
O
36°
55mm2.2in
N
-2°28°
65mm2.6in
D
-6°21°
65mm2.6in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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