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Forssa, Finland

Kanta-Häme · Finland

Forssa is a small city in Kanta-Häme, Finland with a population of 16,368. Elevation: 436 ft (133 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,368 Population 122/sq mi density
436 ft Elevation 133 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population16,368
Density122/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Population16,368
Population Density122 / sq mi
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Coordinates60.8146°, 23.6215°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceKanta-Häme
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (634 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.8 inches (22 cm)

About Forssa

Forssa is a small city in Finland (Kanta-Häme) with a population of 16,368. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet (133 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Forssa

Forssa has an average annual temperature of 5.2°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Feb (-5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 621 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5°C / 23°F -7.8° / -2.2° 47.4
Feb -5.5°C / 22°F -8.7° / -2.3° 34.9
Mar -1.8°C / 29°F -5.7° / 2° 30.5
Apr 4.1°C / 39°F -0.7° / 8.9° 32.0
May 9.7°C / 49°F 3.9° / 15.5° 37.6
Jun 14.2°C / 58°F 8.8° / 19.6° 67.5
Jul 17°C / 63°F 11.7° / 22.2° 73.8
Aug 15.6°C / 60°F 10.5° / 20.7° 71.8
Sep 10.9°C / 52°F 6.6° / 15.2° 53.8
Oct 5°C / 41°F 2.1° / 8° 63.4
Nov 0.6°C / 33°F -1.6° / 2.7° 56.4
Dec -2.8°C / 27°F -5.2° / -0.3° 51.4
Forssa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below Finland avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area134.1 sq mi (347.3 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates60.8146°N, 23.6215°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Finland avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 19, 2011.

May 12, 2005 29 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 139 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 136 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 128 km
May 24, 1995 8 km ENE of Nagu, Finland M2.7 108 km
Mar 9, 2005 Baltic Sea M2.6 147 km
Mar 9, 2005 30 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.6 134 km
Mar 19, 2011 Finland M2.6 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.8 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
October 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.0 in

Forssa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 20°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Forssa

Institution Type Founded Website
Häme University of Applied Sciences, Forssa University - Visit →
Loimaan ammatti- ja aikuisopisto, maatalouden koulutila College - ,

Schools in Forssa

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kiipulan ammattiopisto, Forssa - - - -
Kuhalan koulu - - - -
Keskuskoulu - - - -
Forssan yhteislyseo - - - -
Heikan koulu - - - -
Talsoilan koulu - - - -
Akvarellin koulu - - - -
Riihivalkaman koulu - - - -
Forssan ammatti-instituutti - - - -
Vieremän koulu - - - -
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Museums in Forssa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Forssan luonnonhistoriallinen museo
Forssan museo
Kapearaidemuseo
Lasimuseo
Mäkilä Tractor Museum
Mustialan maataloushistoriallinen museo
Pappilamuseo
Ski-museo
Someron Torppamuseo
Tapulimakasiini

Libraries in Forssa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hamkin kirjasto Forssa0.0
Hamkin kirjasto Mustiala0.0
Jokioisten kirjasto0.0
Main Library of Forssa0.0
Someron kirjasto0.0
Tammelan kunnankirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Forssa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Forssan tori
Somerniemen tori
Someron tori
Veturiaukio

Hotels in Forssa

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Fabrik
Hotelli Koskenniska
Hotelli Maakunta
Hotelli Mesku

Restaurants in Forssa

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABC Restaurant
Autokeidas Forssa
Gusto
Lounas-Leena
Macula
Pikku Pistrina
Pizza Pirssi
Ravintola Gurkhali
Sushi House Forssa
Vanha Värjäri
Vanhakoulu
Villa

Cafes in Forssa

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antin Konditoria
Kahvila-Ravintola Susanna
Neste Forssa Sortohaankatu
Olohuone Kahvila Fönsteri
Voffelikaffila

Cinemas in Forssa

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bio-kaari
Forssan elävienkuvien teatteri

Theatres in Forssa

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Forssan teatteri

Clinics in Forssa

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mehiläinen Forssa
Terveystalo

Dentists in Forssa

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Erikoishammasteknikko Mika Heino
Forssan Hammaslääkäriasema

Veterinaries in Forssa

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jokivet

Bus Stations in Forssa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Forssan linja-autoasema

Gas Stations in Forssa

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABC
ABC! Prisma Forssa
EC Biogas Station Forssa
Neste Express Forssa Tammenkuja
Neste Forssa Autokeidas
Neste Forssa Sortohaankatu
Neste Truck Forssa Autokeidas
St1
Teboil
Teboil Express Forssan Yhtiönkatu

Banks in Forssa

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Osuuspankki
Säästöpankki

Shopping Malls in Forssa

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kauppakeskus Kartanokeskus

Gyms in Forssa

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kuntokeskus Liikku

Ski Resorts Near Forssa

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Forssa

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tampere-Pirkkala AirportTMPLarge Airport
Forssa Airfield-Small Airport
Kiikala Airfield-Small Airport
Nummela Airfield-Small Airport
Räyskälä Airfield-Small Airport
Rekikoski Airfield-Small Airport
Torbacka Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Forssa

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Forssa-Someron adventtiseurakunta
Forssan evankelinen rukoushuone
Forssan helluntaiseurakunta
Forssan kirkko
Forssan siunauskappeli
Forssan vapaaseurakunta
One Way Forssa

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 Forssa

What is the population of Forssa?

Forssa has a population of 16,368 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 134.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Forssa?

Forssa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches, with 8.8 inches of snow.

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