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Heinävesi, Finland

North Karelia · Finland

Heinävesi is a small town in North Karelia, Finland with a population of 2,909. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

2,909 Population 11/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Heinävesi

Heinävesi

Heinävesi is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 2,888 and covers an area of 1,319.58 square kilometres (509.49 sq mi) of which 288.71 km2 (111.47 sq mi) is water. The population density is 2.8 inhabitants per square kilometre (7.3/sq mi). Neighbouring municipalities are Savonlinna, Varkaus, Leppävirta, Tuusniemi, Outokumpu and Liperi. The city of Joensuu is located 81 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Heinävesi. The municipality is unilingually Finnish.

People

Population2,909
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Population2,909
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates62.4333°, 28.6000°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceNorth Karelia
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (628 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.9 inches (25 cm)

About Heinävesi

Heinävesi is a small town in Finland (North Karelia) with a population of 2,909. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Heinävesi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below Finland avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area266.4 sq mi (690.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates62.4333°N, 28.6000°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 2, 2008.

Jul 2, 2008 9 km NW of Joutseno, Finland M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.6 in
February 15°F (-9°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
October 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
November 28°F (-3°C) 2.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.0 in

Heinävesi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Heinävesi

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Heinäveden lukio
Karvion koulu
Otto Kotilaisen koulu
Heinäveden yläkoulu
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Radio Stations near Heinävesi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Heinävesi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kanavamuseo
Kotiseutumuseo
Kulttuurikeskus

Libraries in Heinävesi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Heinavesi0.0

Hotels in Heinävesi

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotelli Heinävesi
Luostarihotelli
Opistohotelli
Pikkuhotelli

Restaurants in Heinävesi

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kermankeidas
Neste Heinävesi Karvion Kanava
Ravintola Kyläpääsky

Cafes in Heinävesi

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pääskyvuori
Väkkära

Train Stations in Heinävesi

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heinävesi
Vihtari

Gas Stations in Heinävesi

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC S-market Heinävesi
Neste Heinävesi Karvion Kanava
Neste Heinävesi Kermantie
SEO Heinävesi

Banks in Heinävesi

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Osuuspankki

Ski Resorts Near Heinävesi

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ruunarinteet 0.0 $0
Pääskyvuori 0.0 $0
Maarianvaaran hiihtokeskus 0.0 $0

Airports Near Heinävesi

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Savonlinna AirportSVLMedium Airport
Varkaus AirportVRKMedium Airport
Rantasalmi AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Heinävesi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Karvionkanava

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heinävesi

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heinäveden helluntaiseurakunta
Heinäveden kirkko

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 Heinävesi

What is the population of Heinävesi?

Heinävesi has a population of 2,909 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 266.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Heinävesi?

Heinävesi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches, with 9.9 inches of snow.

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