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Alajärvi, Finland

South Ostrobothnia · Finland

Alajärvi is a small city in South Ostrobothnia, Finland with a population of 8,793. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

8,793 Population 16/sq mi density
371 ft Elevation 113 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
22.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population8,793
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain22.3 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Population8,793
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Coordinates63.0000°, 23.8167°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Ostrobothnia
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation22.3 inches (566 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (20 cm)

About Alajärvi

Alajärvi is a small city in Finland (South Ostrobothnia) with a population of 8,793. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Alajärvi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.9°F
32% below Finland avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area545.1 sq mi (1,411.9 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates63.0000°N, 23.8167°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below Finland avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
February 17°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in
April 35°F (1°C) 1.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
October 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.6 in

Alajärvi has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 17°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Alajärvi

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Järvi-Pohjanmaan kansalaisopisto
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Radio Stations near Alajärvi

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Järviradio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Alajärvi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lappajärven museo
Lehtimäen kotiseutumuseo
Regional Art Museum Nelimarkka

Libraries in Alajärvi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lappajärven kunnankirjasto0.0
Lehtimäen kirjasto0.0
Public library of Alajärvi0.0

Farmers Markets in Alajärvi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Vuokrakirppis Adeliina

Restaurants in Alajärvi

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Natamon-Aahan-Thai
Neste Alajärvi Hoisko

Cinemas in Alajärvi

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alareksi

Zoos in Alajärvi

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Voimavaratila Taikamäki

Dentists in Alajärvi

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alajärven hammashoitola
PlusTerveys TammiHammas

Veterinaries in Alajärvi

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alajärven eläinlääkäri

Gas Stations in Alajärvi

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Neste Alajärvi Hoisko

Stadiums & Teams in Alajärvi

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Ski Resorts Near Alajärvi

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Alajärvi

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kokkola-Pietarsaari AirportKOKMedium Airport
Ähtäri AirfieldSmall Airport
Alavus AirfieldSmall Airport
Menkijärvi AirfieldSmall Airport
Soini AirfieldSmall Airport
Sulkaharju AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alajärvi

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alajärven kirkko
Alajärven vapaaseurakunta

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Helsinki

🇫🇮 About Finland

Capital Helsinki
Population 5,518,050
Area 337,030 km²
GDP (USD) $295,021,982,463
GDP per capita $52,834
HDI 0.942
Life expectancy 81.7 years
Internet users 93.5%
Urban population 74.0%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Finnish, Swedish
Calling code +358
TLD .fi
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Finland

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Uudenvuodenpäivä
Jan 6 Epiphany Loppiainen
Apr 3 Good Friday Pitkäperjantai
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pääsiäispäivä
Apr 6 Easter Monday Toinen pääsiäispäivä
May 1 May Day Vappu
May 14 Ascension Day Helatorstai
May 24 Pentecost Helluntaipäivä
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Juhannusaatto
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Juhannuspäivä
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Pyhäinpäivä
Dec 6 Independence Day Itsenäisyyspäivä
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Jouluaatto
Dec 25 Christmas Day Joulupäivä
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Tapaninpäivä

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alajärvi

What is the population of Alajärvi?

Alajärvi has a population of 8,793 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 545.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alajärvi?

Alajärvi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.3 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

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