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Janakkala, Finland

Kanta-Häme · Finland

Janakkala is a small city in Kanta-Häme, Finland with a population of 15,995. Elevation: 387 ft (118 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

15,995 Population 62/sq mi density
387 ft Elevation 118 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population15,995
Density62/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Population15,995
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Coordinates60.9000°, 24.6000°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceKanta-Häme
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (606 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.2 inches (21 cm)

About Janakkala

Janakkala is a small city in Finland (Kanta-Häme) with a population of 15,995. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Janakkala

Janakkala has an average annual temperature of 5.1°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 811 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.8°C / 20°F -23.3° / 1.8° 62.4
Feb -5.3°C / 23°F -20.4° / 2° 58.7
Mar -1.9°C / 29°F -16.6° / 8.5° 55.2
Apr 3.5°C / 38°F -6.4° / 15.4° 46.8
May 9.8°C / 50°F -2.6° / 23° 66.6
Jun 17°C / 63°F 5.7° / 28.6° 55.3
Jul 17.3°C / 63°F 9.1° / 27° 85.5
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 7.8° / 25.5° 88.2
Sep 11.3°C / 52°F 2.8° / 21.2° 62.0
Oct 5.6°C / 42°F -3.4° / 13.3° 87.2
Nov -0.2°C / 32°F -11.7° / 8.9° 75.0
Dec -5°C / 23°F -16.6° / 2.7° 68.3
Janakkala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below Finland avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area259.0 sq mi (670.8 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates60.9000°N, 24.6000°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Finland avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 19, 2011 Finland M2.6 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.7 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
October 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.9 in

Janakkala has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 19°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Janakkala

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tarinmaan koulu
Viralan koulu
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Radio Stations near Janakkala

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Voima MP3 185 kbps
YLE Radio Suomi Hämeenlinna AAC+
Kerhoradio ice-hockey, sport MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Janakkala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arx
Birthplace of Jean Sibelius
Finnish Glass Museum
Hämeen linna
Hämeenlinna art museum
Hyvikkälä shop museum
Ida Aalberg -museo
Kotiseutumuseo Lukkarin puustelli
Laurinmäen torpparimuseo
Museo Militaria
Museo Skogster
Napialan Wanha Koulu
Palanderin talo
Riihimäen kaupunginmuseo
Riihimäen taidemuseo
The Hunting Museum of Finland
The Prison
Työväentalomuseo
Vaiveron myllytila

Libraries in Janakkala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hamkin kirjasto Riihimäki0.0
Hamkin pääkirjasto Visamäki0.0
Hattulan pääkirjasto0.0
Janakkala Main Library0.0
Library Hameenlinna0.0
Lopen Kirjasto0.0
Nummen kirjasto0.0
Riihimäen kaupunginkirjasto0.0
Ryttylän kyläkirjasto0.0
Tervakosken kirjasto0.0
Tuuloksen kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Janakkala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kauppatori
Kauppatori
Lopen tori
Ragnar Granitin aukio
Turengin tori

Zoos in Janakkala

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nalpakan Alpakkatalli

Stadiums & Teams in Janakkala

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Ski Resorts Near Janakkala

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Solvalla Swinghill 0.0 $0
Serena Ski 0.0 $0
Vihti Ski Center 0.0 $0
Sveitsin Hiihtokeskus 0.0 $0
Kalpalinna 0.0 $0
Sappee 0.0 $0

Airports Near Janakkala

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Helsinki Vantaa AirportHELLarge Airport
Hyvinkää AirfieldHYVSmall Airport
Nummela AirfieldSmall Airport
Räyskälä AirfieldSmall Airport
Savikko AirfieldSmall Airport
Turenki Private AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Janakkala

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Janakkalan Pyhän Laurin kirkko
Leirikeskus Rantalahti

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 Janakkala

What is the population of Janakkala?

Janakkala has a population of 15,995 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 259.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Janakkala?

Janakkala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.

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