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Jokela, Finland
Uusimaa · Finland
Jokela is a small city in Uusimaa, Finland with a population of 6,500. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Jokela
On 7 November 2007, a mass shooting occurred at Jokela High School in the town of Jokela, Tuusula, Finland. The gunman, 18-year-old Pekka-Eric Auvinen, entered the school that morning armed with a semi-automatic pistol. He killed eight people and wounded one before shooting himself in the head; twelve others were also injured by flying glass or by spraining their ankles during the ensuing chaos. Auvinen died later that evening in a hospital in Helsinki.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,500 |
| Population Density | 1,601 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.5541°, 24.9630° |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
| Country | 🇫🇮 Finland |
| State / Province | Uusimaa |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.6 inches (802 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 68.7 inches (174 cm) |
About Jokela
Jokela is a small city in Finland (Uusimaa) with a population of 6,500. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.
Climate in Jokela
Jokela has an average annual temperature of 5.2°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Feb (-5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 658 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below Finland avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.5541°N, 24.9630°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in |
Jokela has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 19°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (1.3").
Schools in Jokela
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uudenkylän koulu | - | - | - | - |
| Tuusulan lukio, Jokelan toimipiste | - | - | - | - |
| Kolsan koulu | - | - | - | - |
| Lepolan koulu | - | - | - | - |
| Jokelan yläaste | - | - | - | - |
| Pertun koulu | - | - | - | - |
| Nukarin koulu | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Jokela
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPfm | pop | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Aito Iskelmä | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio SuomiPop | - | UNKNOWN | |
| HitMix | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Võmba FM (EE) | 1990s, 90s | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Ysäri | 90s, pop | AAC 63 kbps | |
| Tick Tock Radio - 1950 | 1950 | MP3 | |
| Kantriradio | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Pooki | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Loop | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Roll FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Patmos | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rondo Classic Klasu | classical | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Easy Hits | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Unexplained Agency Radio | classical, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Voima | - | MP3 185 kbps | |
| YLE Radio Suomi Hämeenlinna | - | AAC+ | |
| Radio Hear | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| NRJ Suomi | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| IDA Radio (EE) | alternative, music | AAC 320 kbps | |
| FinEst Radio (EE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Groove FM | blues, funk | AAC 262 kbps | |
| Radio Dei Helsinki | - | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Jokela
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahola | ||||
| Ainola | ||||
| Aleksis Kivi birthplace | ||||
| Aleksis Kivi Memorial Cottage | ||||
| Finnish Glass Museum | ||||
| Finnish Railway Museum | ||||
| Halosenniemi | ||||
| Hausjärven kotiseutumuseo | ||||
| Heikkilän kotiseutumuseo | ||||
| Home of late poet J. H. Erkko | ||||
| Ilmatorjuntamuseo | ||||
| Järvenpään taidemuseo | ||||
| Jokelan tiilitehdas | ||||
| Kellokosken sairaalamuseo | ||||
| Keravan Taide- ja museokeskus Sinkka | ||||
| Klaavolan talo | ||||
| Lottamuseo | ||||
| Museokeskus Taika | ||||
| Nukari school museum | ||||
| Nurmijärvi-Taiteen Museo | ||||
| Riihimäen kaupunginmuseo | ||||
| Riihimäen taidemuseo | ||||
| Sipoon koulumuseo | ||||
| Suviranta | ||||
| Taaborinvuoren museot | ||||
| Tehdas- ja alkoholimuseo Rajamäen Ryyppi | ||||
| The Hunting Museum of Finland | ||||
| Tuusulan Automuseo | ||||
| Tuusulan Automuseo | ||||
| Tuusulan Työläiskotimuseo | ||||
| Työväentalomuseo | ||||
| Vaiveron myllytila | ||||
| Valvillan tehdasmuseo | ||||
| Villa Kokkonen |
Libraries in Jokela
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakalan kirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamkin kirjasto Riihimäki | 0.0 | |||||
| Hausjärvi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hyvinkään pääkirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Järvenpään kaupunginkirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Jokelan kirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Kalajärven kirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Kerava City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Laurea-kirjasto Hyvinkää | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Kellokoski | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Klaukkala | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Koivukylä | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Koivukylä | 0.0 | |||||
| Lumon kirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Lumon kirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Mosaiikin kirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Nurmijärven pääkirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Rajamäen kirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Riihimäen kaupunginkirjasto | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuusulan pääkirjasto | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Jokela
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyvinkään kauppatori | |||||
| Kauppatori | |||||
| Keravanaukio | |||||
| Kirkonkylän tori | |||||
| Ragnar Granitin aukio | |||||
| Villatehtaan Kellari |
Restaurants in Jokela
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Jokela
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Jokela
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Jokela
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Jokela
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Jokela
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Jokela
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Jokela
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Jokela
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyvinkään Oma Panimo | ||||
| The Flying Dutchman Nomad Brewing Company Oy | ||||
| The Smiling Dutchman Kombucha |
Ski Resorts Near Jokela
8 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 | - | - | - |
| Salpausselän hyppyrimäet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Karpalon hyppyrimäet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Messilä Skicenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Jokela
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Helsinki Vantaa Airport | HEL | Large Airport |
| Hyvinkää Airfield | HYV | Small Airport |
| Lahti Vesivehmaa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mäntsälä Airfield UL | - | Small Airport |
| Nummela Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Savikko Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Turenki Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Jokela
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kalliolan klinikka | ||
| Kalliolan klinikka | ||
| Kalliolan klinikka | ||
| Kalliolan klinikka | ||
| Korson terveysasema |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jokela
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Jokelan Kotikirkko | |
| Station Jokela | |
| The Buddharama temple |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Finland
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Jokela
What is the population of Jokela?
Jokela has a population of 6,500 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 1,601 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jokela?
Jokela has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches, with 68.7 inches of snow.