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.
Väsman at a Glance#
About Väsman#
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
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.
Weather & Climate near Väsman#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -2° | -10° | 41 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -1° | -9° | 29 mm | overcast | 98% | 2.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| March | Acceptable | -5° - 3° | -5° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 2.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | -2° - 8° | 0° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.4h |
| May | Good | 3° - 16° | 8° | 44 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.0h |
| June | Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.5h |
| July | Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 79 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.8h |
| August | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 71 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.4h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 64 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 8° | 3° | 57 mm | overcast | 94% | 2.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.9h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 2° | -4° | 59 mm | overcast | 97% | 2.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.2h |
| December | Poor | -7° - -1° | -8° | 48 mm | overcast | 98% | 2.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.5h |