Idre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Idre
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 Idre
Location in Dalarna
Idre
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Dalarna |
| County | Dalarna County |
| Municipality | Älvdalen Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 km2 (0.69 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 794 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Idre (Southern Sami: Eajra, Elfdalian: Iðer) is a small town and a popular ski resort in Sweden. It is located in Älvdalen Municipality, within Dalarna County. In 2010, about 794 people lived here. Idre is well-known for its beautiful natural surroundings and many outdoor activities, especially skiing during the winter months.
Idre's Past: A Look at History
Idre has an interesting history. Long ago, the areas of Särna and Idre were actually part of Norway. However, in 1644, a group of Swedish farmers from Älvdalen took control of these lands.
After this, a peace agreement called the Treaty of Brömsebro was signed in 1645. This treaty was not very clear about who owned Särna and Idre. It took many years to decide the exact border.
Finally, in 1751, Norway agreed that the border should be west of Idre and Särna. This meant these areas officially became part of Sweden.
Changes in Local Government
Over time, the way Idre was governed also changed. Originally, Idre was part of the Särna area. In 1916, Idre became its own separate local government area, known as a municipality.
Later, in 1971, three different municipalities – Särna, Idre, and Älvdalen – joined together. They formed the single, larger municipality that exists today, which is called Älvdalen Municipality.
Idre's Weather: Understanding the Climate
Idre experiences a type of weather called a subarctic climate. This means the area has very cold and long winters. Summers in Idre are usually short and cool.
The weather information below shows the average temperatures for Idre Fjäll, a mountain area near Idre. You can see how cold it gets in winter and how mild the summers are.
| Climate data for Idre Fjäll A 1991-2020 (869m) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −4.4 (24.1) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
2.9 (37.2) |
9.0 (48.2) |
14.0 (57.2) |
16.7 (62.1) |
14.9 (58.8) |
9.9 (49.8) |
3.2 (37.8) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
4.6 (40.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −6.5 (20.3) |
−6.8 (19.8) |
−4.6 (23.7) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
4.8 (40.6) |
9.3 (48.7) |
12.2 (54.0) |
10.8 (51.4) |
6.5 (43.7) |
0.9 (33.6) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
−5.5 (22.1) |
1.5 (34.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −8.8 (16.2) |
−9.2 (15.4) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
1.3 (34.3) |
5.7 (42.3) |
8.8 (47.8) |
7.9 (46.2) |
4.0 (39.2) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
−5.2 (22.6) |
−7.7 (18.1) |
−1.2 (29.9) |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
