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Joensuu, Finland
North Karelia · Finland
Joensuu is a mid-size city in North Karelia, Finland with a population of 78,398. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 78,398 |
| Population Density | 47 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Coordinates | 62.6012°, 29.7632° |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
| Country | 🇫🇮 Finland |
| State / Province | North Karelia |
| Average Temperature | 37°F (3°C) |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.4 inches (594 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.2 inches (23 cm) |
About Joensuu
Joensuu is a mid-size city in Finland (North Karelia) with a population of 78,398. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.
Climate in Joensuu
Joensuu has an average annual temperature of 3.5°C (38°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 643 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 36.9°F |
| 32% below Finland avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 1,685.5 sq mi (4,365.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.6012°N, 29.7632°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in |
Joensuu has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 14°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in Joensuu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joensuun Hierojakoulu | College | — | — |
| Karelia ammattikorkeakoulu | University | — | — |
| Karelia University of Applied Sciences - Campus Tikkarinne | University | — | Visit → |
| Karelia University of Applied Sciences - Campus Wärtsilä | University | — | Visit → |
| University of Eastern Finland | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Joensuu
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulliportin normaalikoulu | — | — | — | — |
| Joensuun yhteiskoulun lukio | — | — | — | — |
| Niittylahden koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Onttolan koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Ylämyllyn koulu, Patteriston yksikkö | — | — | — | — |
| Karsikon koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Marjalan koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Joensuun lyseon lukio | — | — | — | — |
| Pielisjoen koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Rantakylän normaalikoulu | — | — | — | — |
| Tulliportin normaalikoulu | — | — | — | — |
| YSAO Liperi | — | — | — | — |
| Ylämyllyn koulu, Paloaukean yksikkö | — | — | — | — |
| Riveria Niittylahti | — | — | — | — |
| Iiksenvaaran koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Mattisenlahden koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Kulhon koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Ammattiopisto Luovi | — | — | — | — |
| Riveria | — | — | — | — |
| Kanervalan koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Itä-Suomen liikuntaopisto | — | — | — | — |
| Joensuun aikuislukio | — | — | — | — |
| Joensuun seudun kansalaisopisto | — | — | — | — |
| Itä-Suomen koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Joensuun Steinerkoulu | — | — | — | — |
| Pataluodon yhtenäiskoulu | — | — | — | — |
| Nepenmäen koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Utran koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Pohjois-Karjalan Ammattiopisto | — | — | — | — |
| Mutalan koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Lyseon peruskoulu | — | — | — | — |
| Ylämyllyn koulu, Jyrin yksikkö | — | — | — | — |
| Riveria Niskala | — | — | — | — |
| Riveria | — | — | — | — |
| Noljakan koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Lehmon koulu | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Joensuu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Joensuu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automuseo Myllyn Vanhat Autot | ||||
| Bunkkerimuseo | ||||
| Jakokosken tähtitorni | ||||
| Joensuun taidemuseo | ||||
| Kukkolan tila | ||||
| Museo Eliel | ||||
| Paloaukean Museo | ||||
| Wanha automuseo |
Libraries in Joensuu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itä-Suomen yliopiston kirjasto (Joensuun kampus) | 0.0 | |||||
| Joensuun pääkirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Karelia-ammattikorkeakoulun kirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Karsikon kirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Lehmon kirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Kontiolahti | 0.0 | |||||
| Nepenmäen kirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Pyhäselän kirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Rantakylän kirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Reijolan kirjasto | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Joensuu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square |
Hotels in Joensuu
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Joensuu
94 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Joensuu
38 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Joensuu
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Joensuu
7 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Joensuu
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Joensuu
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Joensuu
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Joensuu
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Joensuu
11 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Joensuu
5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Joensuu
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Joensuu
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Joensuu
21 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Joensuu
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Joensuu
6 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Joensuu
16 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Joensuu
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Joensuu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joenbruu Beer Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Joensuu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Joensuu
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laskettelukeskus Mustavaara | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Joensuu
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Joensuu Airport | JOE | Medium Airport |
| Kitee Airport | KTQ | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Joensuu
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posti, S-market Kauppakatu | |
| Postin palvelupiste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Joensuu
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hukanhaudan seurakuntatalo | |
| Jehovan todistajain valtakunnansali | |
| Joensuun ev.-lut. kirkko | |
| Joensuun evankelis luterilainen seurakuntayhtymä | |
| Joensuun helluntaiseurakunta | |
| Joensuun Vapaaseurakunta | |
| Kanervalatalo | |
| Lehmon evl. seurakuntatalo | |
| Muistelupaikka | |
| Myöhempien aikojen pyhien Jeesuksen Kristuksen kirkko | |
| Noljakan kirkko | |
| Pielisensuun kirkko | |
| Pyhän Johannes Teologin kirkko | |
| Pyhän Nikolaoksen kirkko | |
| Pyhän Ristin tsasouna | |
| Rantakylän kirkko | |
| Rauhankappeli | |
| Rukoushuone | |
| Utran kirkko |
Quick Facts
Around Joensuu
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Joensuu
15 places within 15 km
- • Aavarannan uimaranta
- • Ilosaaren uimaranta
- • Koivuniemen uimaranta
- • Linnunlahden uimaranta
- • Marjalan uimaranta
- + 4 more
- • Taito galleria
- • Napaluoto
- • Vestinkallio
- • Kankaanrinnan huvila
- • Leo's Leikkimaa
- • Sinkkolan kotieläin- ja perinnepiha
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Joensuu
What is the population of Joensuu?
Joensuu has a population of 78,398 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 1,685.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Joensuu?
Joensuu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 9.2 inches of snow.