Väsman

Lake Large lake in Dalarna County, Sweden

Near Ludvika in Dalarna, Väsman is a freshwater lake used for boating, angling and winter ice activities; shoreline trails and small marinas draw regional outdoor visitors.

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Väsman is a lake in Dalarna County, Sweden. It is located at 60.18333° N, 15.06667° E.

A regional lake that serves local communities and recreational use; it is one of several lakes in Dalarna rather than a national-level landmark.

A natural lake with a history as part of the local landscape and settlement patterns in Dalarna.

The lake sits in Dalarna County in central Sweden, near the town-level settlements of the Ludvika area.

  • Coordinates: 60.18333° N, 15.06667° E
Väsman
60.1833, 15.0667

How to Get to Väsman #

Drive from Ludvika or Borlänge; the lake is reachable by regional roads and has several public access points along its shore.

Best Time to Visit Väsman #

Summer is best for hiking; winter offers snow activities for experienced visitors.

Summer
June-August · 15-22°C (59-72°F)
Pleasant for hiking and summit views.
Winter
December-February · -10-0°C (14-32°F)
Ski conditions possible; proper winter gear and avalanche awareness needed.

Weather & Climate near Väsman #

Climate

Väsman's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (635 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -1°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
17.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
18.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
17.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.4h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.5h daylight

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