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Alu, Estonia

Raplamaa · Estonia

Alu is a small town in Raplamaa, Estonia with a population of 920. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

920 Population 2,191/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tallinn Timezone

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About Alu

Alu

Alu is a small borough in Rapla Parish, Rapla County, Estonia. It is located about 3 km (2 mi) northwest of the town of Rapla. Alu has a population of c. 950.

People

Population920
Density2,191/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population920
Population Density2,191 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates59.0225°, 24.7608°
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn
Country🇪🇪 Estonia
State / ProvinceRaplamaa
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (721 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.6 inches (27 cm)

About Alu

Alu is a small town in Estonia (Raplamaa) with a population of 920. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tallinn.

Climate in Alu

Alu has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / -1.3° 0.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / -0.4° 0.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 4.8° 0.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 11.1° 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / 18.2° 0.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 21.4° 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 24.1° 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 22.7° 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 17.2° 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 10.1° 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 5.8° 0.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 2.2° 0.0
Alu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below Estonia avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,191/sq mi
Coordinates59.0225°N, 24.7608°W
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below Estonia avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7.

May 12, 2005 29 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 112 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 110 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 108 km
Nov 23, 1994 14 km NNW of Aseri, Estonia M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Alu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Alu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hagudi Põhikool - - - -
Alu Kool - - - -
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Radio Stations near Alu

31 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vikerraadio news, talk MP3
Raadio KUKU talk MP3 128 kbps
Retro FM (RU) retro MP3 256 kbps
Retro FM Estonia retro MP3 320 kbps
Duo Party dance AAC+ 192 kbps
MyHits hits, top 40 hits AAC+ 192 kbps
Sky Plus pop MP3 320 kbps
Sky Plus DnB dance, dnb MP3 256 kbps
ERR Raadio 2 - 320kbps err, misc MP3
Kiss FM Eurovision eurovision AAC+ 96 kbps
Star FM Eesti 00's, 10's AAC
Raadio Relax FM - AAC+ 88 kbps
XFM hits MP3 320 kbps
Retro Love 80s, disco MP3
Duo Country - AAC+ 192 kbps
Raadio 2 (HQ) misc MP3
HITS RADIO ESTONIA - MP3 320 kbps
KlaRa Jazz jazz MP3
KlaRa Nostalgia classical, jazz MP3
Duo Rock rock AAC+ 192 kbps
Duo Gold (Estonia) gold, oldies AAC+ 192 kbps
Hitmix Estonia - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Nostalgia oldies MP3 320 kbps
Kiss FM Pride lgbt, lgbtq AAC+ 96 kbps
Legendaarne Raadio hip-hop, rap MP3
NRJ Tallinn dance, edm MP3 320 kbps
Duo GreatestHits (Estonia) greatest hits AAC+ 128 kbps
IDA electronic AAC 320 kbps
Raadio 7 christian MP3 256 kbps
R2 Eesti pop MP3
KlaRa Klassika classical MP3

Museums in Alu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eesti Huumorimuuseum
Hageri Museum
Järvakandi Glass Museum
Kabala Villaveski-Muuseum
Mahtra talurahvamuuseum
Metsanurme koduloomuuseum
Metsanurme Local Lore Museum
Motorcycle Museum
Sillaotsa Farm Museum

Libraries in Alu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Järlepa raamatukogu0.0
Kohila raamatukogu0.0
Lelle raamatukogu0.0
Purku haruraamatukogu0.0
Rapla Keskraamatukogu0.0

Farmers Markets in Alu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kohila turg
Rapla turg

Restaurants in Alu

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sinine Söögituba

Stadiums & Teams in Alu

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Alu

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sitsimägi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Müramägi 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Alu

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lennart Meri Tallinn AirportTLLLarge Airport
Ämari Air Base-Medium Airport
Pärnu AirportEPUMedium Airport
Aespa Airfield-Small Airport
Aruvalla Airfield-Small Airport
Humala Airfield-Small Airport
Kose Airfield-Small Airport
Piibe Airfield-Small Airport
Rapla Airfield-Small Airport
Tallinn West Aerodrome-Small Airport
Teenuse-Saare Aerodrome-Small Airport
Viljandi Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Alu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hagudi Postkontor

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tallinn
Area
1.1 km² (0.4 mi²)

🇪🇪 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 Alu

What is the population of Alu?

Alu has a population of 920 residents and is located in Estonia. The population density is 2,191 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alu?

Alu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

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