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Orsa

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Location & Surroundings

Orsa is a town in Dalarna, Sweden with 5,349 inhabitants, at 169 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mora, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Stockholm is about 275 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Mora-Siljan Airport, 19 km away.

Also known as: Орса · Орша · اورشا

Overview

Orsa is urban area in Orsa Municipality, Sweden — SV tätort i Orsa kommun, Sverige.

It is located in Orsa Municipality, Sweden.

The population is about 5,800 (2023).

It covers about 1,642 hectare.

The elevation is around 166 metre.

Also known as: SV T6696

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Basic Data

  • Country Sweden
  • Located in Orsa Municipality
  • Area 1,642 hectare
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    61° 7' 13" N, 14° 36' 56" E
  • Elevation DEM: 169 m
  • Timezone Europe/Stockholm
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 5,349
  • Pop. Density 993 p/km²
  • Built-up 16.9%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Krona (SEK)
  • Phone Prefix +46

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Alternate Names

ru
Орса
bg
Орша
fa
اورشا

Weather in Orsa

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Orsa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 13.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 183 W/m2.

Temperature
13.4 C
Wind
3.7 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
999.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 13.4 3.7 173 98 999.1 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 11.1 4.7 203 92 996.9 2.70 / 2.70 100 1.8 n/a
12h 13.1 4.7 216 73 996.4 0.00 / 0.58 100 182.6 n/a
18h 10.5 2.7 305 81 998.0 0.00 / 0.12 95 58.4 n/a
Tomorrow 7.1 2.3 288 87 999.5 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
30h 7.5 1.2 288 81 1,000.3 0.00 / 0.00 96 9.9 n/a
36h 11.5 2.1 245 68 1,000.2 0.07 / 0.07 91 146.8 n/a
42h 10.6 1.9 192 82 998.8 0.00 / 0.06 100 105.6 n/a
Friday 9.6 2.3 194 92 998.2 0.00 / 0.05 100 0.0 n/a
54h 9.7 4.2 213 91 997.2 0.71 / 0.76 60 8.4 n/a
60h 12.1 4.6 225 69 997.6 0.00 / 0.17 100 135.9 n/a
66h 9.2 2.3 225 84 998.8 0.00 / 0.03 5 71.1 n/a
Saturday 6.7 2.5 224 89 1,001.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Orsa?
Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 13.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 183 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Orsa today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 19:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 55m.
What is the local time in Orsa?
Local time is 10:09. Time zone: Europe/Stockholm (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Orsa?
Orsa is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Orsa?
Population about 5,349.
What is the elevation of Orsa?
DEM 169 m.
Where is Orsa located?
It is at 61.12034, 14.61550 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Orsa in?
It is in Sweden.

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Last updated 2017-03-18
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2686380
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