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Houtskär, Finland

Southwest Finland · Finland

Houtskär is a small town in Southwest Finland, Finland with a population of 626. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

626 Population 10/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
22.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population626
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population626
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates60.2228°, 21.3722°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouthwest Finland
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation22.9 inches (582 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.5 inches (16 cm)

About Houtskär

Houtskär is a small town in Finland (Southwest Finland) with a population of 626. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Houtskär has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 294 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below Finland avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area65.7 sq mi (170.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates60.2228°N, 21.3722°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below Finland avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.72"
Driest Month (May) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 12, 2005.

Mar 9, 2005 56 km ESE of Kökar, Aland Islands M2.8 64 km
May 12, 2005 29 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 121 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 123 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 126 km
May 24, 1995 8 km ENE of Nagu, Finland M2.7 38 km
Mar 9, 2005 Baltic Sea M2.6 77 km
Mar 9, 2005 30 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.6 69 km
Mar 9, 2005 49 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.5 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Houtskär has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and May the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Houtskär

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Träsk skola
Skärgårdsskolan
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Museums in Houtskär

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hembygdsmuseum
Houtskär skärgårdsmuseum
Korpo Skärimuseum
Pieni Plokimuseo

Libraries in Houtskär

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Houtskärs library0.0
Korppoo Library0.0

Hotels in Houtskär

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hyppeis Värdshus

Restaurants in Houtskär

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Björkö Båthus Bar & Grill
Eik
Grill Café Skagen
Sybarit

Gas Stations in Houtskär

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FI #3827402717
FI #3827402718

Airports Near Houtskär

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kumlinge AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Houtskär

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Houtskär kyrka

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 Houtskär

What is the population of Houtskär?

Houtskär has a population of 626 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 65.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Houtskär?

Houtskär has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.

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