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Jakobstad, Finland

Ostrobothnia · Finland

Jakobstad is a small city in Ostrobothnia, Finland with a population of 19,668. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

19,668 Population 76/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
19.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population19,668
Density76/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population19,668
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates63.6749°, 22.7026°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceOstrobothnia
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (506 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.0 inches (20 cm)

About Jakobstad

Jakobstad is a small city in Finland (Ostrobothnia) with a population of 19,668. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Jakobstad

Jakobstad has an average annual temperature of 4.7°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-6°C). Average annual precipitation is 769 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6°C / 21°F -19.8° / 1.7° 52.8
Feb -5.5°C / 22°F -18.9° / 2.6° 50.0
Mar -2.5°C / 28°F -14.3° / 5.9° 41.5
Apr 1.7°C / 35°F -6.4° / 12.3° 47.9
May 7.6°C / 46°F -2° / 20.4° 61.3
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 5.9° / 25.1° 54.4
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 10.3° / 25.4° 79.3
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 9.3° / 23.6° 98.5
Sep 11.3°C / 52°F 4.5° / 18.6° 68.8
Oct 5.6°C / 42°F -1.4° / 12.3° 97.0
Nov 0.3°C / 33°F -7.6° / 7.3° 68.3
Dec -3.8°C / 25°F -11.8° / 2.6° 49.2
Jakobstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.9°F
30% below Finland avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area258.9 sq mi (670.4 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates63.6749°N, 22.7026°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Finland avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 15, 2010.

Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 115 km
May 22, 1992 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden M3.8 77 km
Feb 15, 1993 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden M3.8 121 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 150 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 133 km
Apr 16, 1992 21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden M2.9 127 km
May 22, 2007 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden M2.7 140 km
Aug 22, 1990 5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden M2.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.4 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 1.1 in
April 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
September 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
October 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in

Jakobstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 17°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Jakobstad

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Språkbadsskolan
Pietarsaaren lukio
Jakobstads gymnasium
Ruusulehdon Koulu
Lagmans Skola
Oxhamns skola
Rådmans skola
Vestersundsby skola
YA! Yrkesakademin i Österbotten
Länsinummen koulu
Etelänummen koulu
Itälän koulu
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Radio Stations near Jakobstad

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Jakobstad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ålidens hembygdsmuseum
Bjärgas hembygdsgård
Bosund Båt-, Fiske- och Jaktmuseum
Cikoriamuseum
Cronoholmen Shipyard
Fagerbacka fäbodställe
Jacobstads Wapen
Jakobstads Museum
Kuddnäs
Manners skogshuggarstuga
Motormuseum
Nanoq
Pedersörenejdens Bygdemuseum
Runebergs stuga
Strengbergs Tobaksmuseum
Tyynelän Tonttula
Vagnshallen
Westmansmors stuga

Libraries in Jakobstad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Huvudbiblioteket i Larsmo0.0
Jakobstads Stadsbiblioteket0.0
Library Kolppi0.0
Library of Bosund0.0
Nykarleby Library0.0
Pedersöre kommunbibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Jakobstad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Jakobstads torg
Nykarleby torg

Hotels in Jakobstad

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Epoque
Jugend Guest Home
Stadshotellet

Restaurants in Jakobstad

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC! Jakobstad
Golden Lotus
Lilla Ukraine
Ludwig
Maria Malm
Naan n Curry
Pavis
Saigon Kitchen
Sesam
Vietnam Restaurant
Wu Kong Sushi

Cafes in Jakobstad

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC! Jakobstad
Café Örtgården
Fiika Café & Interior
HH Café
Mässkärs Naturstation
Musikcafé After Eight
Neste Permossvängen
Robert's Coffee
St1 Jakobstad Rådhusgatan
Svanen Camping

Cinemas in Jakobstad

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BioRex

Theatres in Jakobstad

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pietarsaaren Näyttämö
Schaumann Hall

Theme Parks in Jakobstad

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maxifun

Clinics in Jakobstad

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Botnia Företagshälsovård
Jouren Malmska
Pihlajalinna Pietarsaari

Dentists in Jakobstad

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tandklinik Marja

Veterinaries in Jakobstad

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miljöhälsan Kallan

Bus Stations in Jakobstad

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FI #1025699253
Pietarsaari

Gas Stations in Jakobstad

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Prisma Pietarsaari
ABC! Jakobstad
FI #837168673
Neste Express Jakobstad Södratullen
Neste Pietarsaari Permonkaarre
Neste Truck Pietarsaari Autotie
St1 Jakobstad Jakobsgatan
St1 Jakobstad Rådhusgatan
St1 Jakobstad Vagnsmakarevägen

Banks in Jakobstad

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aktia
Nordea
Pedersörenejdens Andelsbanken
S-Banken
S-Banken

Gyms in Jakobstad

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fun for ladies
Level2
MT Fit

Golf Courses in Jakobstad

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pirilö Golf

Stadiums & Teams in Jakobstad

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Jakobstad

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Jakobstad

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kauhava AirfieldKAUMedium Airport
Kokkola-Pietarsaari AirportKOKMedium Airport

Post Offices in Jakobstad

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posti, K-Citymarket Pietarsaari

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jakobstad

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Betaniakyrkan
Ebeneserkyrkan
Jakobstad Elimförsamling
Jakobstad moské
Jakobstads Adventkyrka
Jakobstads församlingscentrum
Jakobstads Kristna Center - Globe rf
Jakobstads Stadskyrkan
Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga
Johanneksen kappeli
Johanneskapellet
Kapell (Malmska)
Katolskt Kapell
Kyrkostrands församlingshem
Ortodoxa bönehuset
Pedersöre kyrka
Pietarsaaren Saalem-seurakunta
Skutnäs Bönehus
Vestanlidgården

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 Jakobstad

What is the population of Jakobstad?

Jakobstad has a population of 19,668 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 258.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jakobstad?

Jakobstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.

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