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Ahja, Estonia

Põlvamaa · Estonia

Ahja is a small town in Põlvamaa, Estonia with a population of 616. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

616 Population 342/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tallinn Timezone

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About Ahja

Ahja

Ahja is a small borough in Põlva Parish, Põlva County in southeastern Estonia. Named after the Ahja River, it is located 191 kilometers (119 mi) southeast of Tallinn and about 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) north of Põlva.

People

Population616
Density342/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population616
Population Density342 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates58.2039°, 27.0733°
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn
Country🇪🇪 Estonia
State / ProvincePõlvamaa
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (612 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.2 inches (18 cm)

About Ahja

Ahja is a small town in Estonia (Põlvamaa) with a population of 616. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tallinn.

Climate in Ahja

Ahja has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.9°C), the coldest is Feb (-4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 672 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.2°C / 24°F -6.6° / -1.8° 47.1
Feb -4.5°C / 24°F -7.4° / -1.6° 38.2
Mar -0.4°C / 31°F -4.1° / 3.3° 34.4
Apr 6.1°C / 43°F 1.1° / 11.1° 34.7
May 11.5°C / 53°F 5.8° / 17.1° 52.3
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 10.4° / 20.6° 86.6
Jul 17.9°C / 64°F 12.7° / 23.1° 68.3
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 11.9° / 21.8° 80.8
Sep 12.1°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.3° 57.3
Oct 6.3°C / 43°F 3.3° / 9.3° 67.6
Nov 1.2°C / 34°F -0.8° / 3.2° 54.3
Dec -2.2°C / 28°F -4.2° / -0.1° 50.1
Ahja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below Estonia avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density342/sq mi
Coordinates58.2039°N, 27.0733°W
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Estonia avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.4 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in

Ahja has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Ahja

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mooste mõisakool
Põlva Kooli Ahja õppekoht
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Radio Stations near Ahja

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Raadio Elmar AAC+ 192 kbps
Raadio Kidzone AAC+ 160 kbps
Kaguraadio local news, regional MP3 115 kbps

Museums in Ahja

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Estonian Road Museum
Karilaitsi Open Air Museum
Peri Local Lore Room
Tuglase muuseum

Libraries in Ahja

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ahja raamatukogu0.0
Kiidjärve raamatukogu0.0
Krootuse Rahvaraamatukogu0.0
Põlva Keskraamatukogu0.0
Põlva vallaraamatukogu Peril ja külakeskus0.0
Tammistu raamatukogu0.0

Restaurants in Ahja

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vaike juures

Cafes in Ahja

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mooste kohvik
Sume Sõstar

Bus Stations in Ahja

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ahja bussijaam

Gas Stations in Ahja

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Olerex Ahja tankla

Ski Resorts Near Ahja

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tehvandi Snowpark 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ahja

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tartu AirportTAYMedium Airport
Antsla AirfieldSmall Airport
Lange Airfield (Lennundusmuuseum)Small Airport
Ridali AirfieldSmall Airport
Tõutsi Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Varstu AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ahja

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kärsa kirik

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tallinn
Area
4.7 km² (1.8 mi²)
Postal Code
63701

🇪🇪 About Estonia

Capital Tallinn
Population 1,320,884
Area 45,226 km²
GDP (USD) $41,470,344,395
GDP per capita $30,264
HDI 0.915
Life expectancy 78.5 years
Internet users 93.2%
Urban population 70.7%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Estonian
Calling code +372
TLD .ee
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Estonia

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day uusaasta
Feb 24 Independence Day iseseisvuspäev
Apr 3 Good Friday suur reede
Apr 5 Easter Sunday ülestõusmispühade 1. püha
May 1 Spring Day kevadpüha
May 24 Pentecost nelipühade 1. püha
Jun 23 Victory Day võidupüha and jaanilaupäev
Jun 24 Midsummer Day jaanipäev
Aug 20 Day of Restoration of Independence taasiseseisvumispäev
Dec 24 Christmas Eve jõululaupäev
Dec 25 Christmas Day esimene jõulupüha
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day teine jõulupüha

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ahja

What is the population of Ahja?

Ahja has a population of 616 residents and is located in Estonia. The population density is 342 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ahja?

Ahja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 7.2 inches of snow.

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