Ulricehamn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ulricehamn
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The town hall of Ulricehamn
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 Ulricehamn
Location in Västra Götaland
Ulricehamn
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Västergötland |
| County | Västra Götaland County |
| Municipality | Ulricehamn Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.23 km2 (2.41 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 9,787 |
| • Density | 1,571/km2 (4,070/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Climate | Dfb |
Ulricehamn is a town in Sweden. It is the main town of Ulricehamn Municipality. Ulricehamn is located in Västra Götaland County. In 2010, about 9,787 people lived there.
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A Look at Ulricehamn's Past
Ulricehamn has a long and interesting history. It was first known as Bogesund. People have lived here since the Middle Ages. The town became a city with special rights in the 1400s.
You can still see many old buildings from the 1600s and 1700s. The beautiful main street, Storgatan, looks much like it did centuries ago. The city hall is a yellow building from 1789. It is built in the rococo style, which means it has fancy, detailed decorations.
Important Events in Ulricehamn's History
The town is located on Ätranstigen, also called "The Ätran path". This path followed the Ätran river. It stretched from the Kattegat strait in the west. It connected to other roads leading to eastern cities like Sigtuna and Uppsala.
In 1520, a big battle happened here. It was called the Battle of Bogesund. This battle took place on the ice of Lake Åsunden.
In 1741, the town changed its name. It was renamed Ulricehamn to honor Queen Ulrica Eleonora. After a fire in 1788, the town faced hard times. But in the 1800s, many textile factories opened. This helped the town grow. When the first railroad arrived in 1874, Ulricehamn became an even more important place for trade.
Exploring Ulricehamn's Geography
Ulricehamn is located on the slopes next to a lake. The Ätran river flows into Lake Åsunden here. The area is very scenic with lots of trees and water.
This beautiful nature offers many fun activities. You can go bicycling, inline skating, or enjoy boat trips on the lake.
Understanding Ulricehamn's Climate
Ulricehamn has a climate that is a mix of ocean and continental weather. It is called a humid continental climate. The weather in Ulricehamn is a bit different from nearby areas.
How Elevation Affects Weather
The town is on the south side of Lake Åsunden. It reaches up to 350 meters (about 1,150 feet) above sea level. This higher elevation makes the climate colder in winter. The weather station is at 180 meters (about 590 feet). So, areas above 300 meters are even colder than the data shows.
During winter, Ulricehamn becomes a popular place for skiing. It is a skiing center for southwestern Sweden. For alpine skiing (downhill skiing), there are 7 lifts and 6 slopes. For cross-country skiing, there are about 25 kilometers (15 miles) of prepared trails. The town center near the lake usually has less snow because the weather is milder there.
Weather Patterns and Precipitation
Ulricehamn is inland but also gets weather from the ocean. Its summers are similar to coastal areas to its west. This is because of its elevation and more clouds. In winter, a lot of rain falls. This is due to low-pressure systems coming from the warm North Atlantic waters. The weather station here was set up in the 1800s but closed after 2021.
| Climate data for Ulricehamn, 175 m asl, 2002–2021 averages (extremes since 1901) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 9.6 (49.3) |
16.2 (61.2) |
19.7 (67.5) |
27.6 (81.7) |
30.0 (86.0) |
34.0 (93.2) |
34.4 (93.9) |
33.0 (91.4) |
28.0 (82.4) |
22.0 (71.6) |
15.1 (59.2) |
11.1 (52.0) |
34.4 (93.9) |
| Mean maximum °C (°F) | 6.5 (43.7) |
7.8 (46.0) |
13.2 (55.8) |
19.7 (67.5) |
25.1 (77.2) |
27.8 (82.0) |
29.1 (84.4) |
27.4 (81.3) |
22.6 (72.7) |
16.1 (61.0) |
11.0 (51.8) |
7.6 (45.7) |
30.0 (86.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 0.7 (33.3) |
1.5 (34.7) |
5.6 (42.1) |
11.8 (53.2) |
16.8 (62.2) |
20.4 (68.7) |
22.3 (72.1) |
20.8 (69.4) |
16.8 (62.2) |
10.5 (50.9) |
5.7 (42.3) |
2.4 (36.3) |
11.3 (52.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −1.8 (28.8) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
1.4 (34.5) |
6.3 (43.3) |
11.2 (52.2) |
15.0 (59.0) |
17.2 (63.0) |
16.1 (61.0) |
12.4 (54.3) |
7.2 (45.0) |
3.3 (37.9) |
0.2 (32.4) |
7.3 (45.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −4.2 (24.4) |
−4.4 (24.1) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
0.8 (33.4) |
5.6 (42.1) |
9.5 (49.1) |
12.1 (53.8) |
11.4 (52.5) |
8.0 (46.4) |
3.8 (38.8) |
0.9 (33.6) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
3.2 (37.8) |
| Mean minimum °C (°F) | −15.7 (3.7) |
−14.5 (5.9) |
−11.7 (10.9) |
−6.0 (21.2) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
3.0 (37.4) |
6.4 (43.5) |
4.6 (40.3) |
0.0 (32.0) |
−4.7 (23.5) |
−8.6 (16.5) |
−12.2 (10.0) |
−18.9 (−2.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −28.6 (−19.5) |
−25.6 (−14.1) |
−22.5 (−8.5) |
−16.2 (2.8) |
−8.0 (17.6) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
2.2 (36.0) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−12.2 (10.0) |
−16.2 (2.8) |
−23.2 (−9.8) |
−28.6 (−19.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 75.6 (2.98) |
58.7 (2.31) |
48.9 (1.93) |
37.5 (1.48) |
59.6 (2.35) |
80.4 (3.17) |
90.9 (3.58) |
102.4 (4.03) |
74.6 (2.94) |
83.4 (3.28) |
83.8 (3.30) |
85.7 (3.37) |
881.5 (34.72) |
| Source 1: SMHI Open Data for Ulricehamn, temperature | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: SMHI Open Data for Ulricehamn, precipitation | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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Ulricehamn (then Bogesund) around 1700, viewed from the south. Lake Åsunden on the left. From Suecia antiqua et hodierna.
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Rådmansgränd at the crossing with Strandgatan in Ulricehamn. To the right, the church of Ulricehamn can be seen.
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See also
In Spanish: Ulricehamn para niños
