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Joutsa, Finland

Central Finland · Finland

Joutsa is a small town in Central Finland, Finland with a population of 4,060. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,060 Population 26/sq mi density
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Joutsa

Joutsa

Joutsa is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Western Finland and is part of the Central Finland region. Jyväskylä is located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) north of the Joutsa municipality.

People

Population4,060
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Population4,060
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates61.7333°, 26.1167°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceCentral Finland
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (611 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)

About Joutsa

Joutsa is a small town in Finland (Central Finland) with a population of 4,060. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Joutsa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.2°F
29% below Finland avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area158.3 sq mi (410.0 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates61.7333°N, 26.1167°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 19, 2011 Finland M2.6 137 km
Jul 2, 2008 9 km NW of Joutseno, Finland M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.6 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.9 in

Joutsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 17°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Joutsa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Joutsan lukio - - - -
Joutsan yhtenäiskoulu - - - -
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Museums in Joutsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Itä-Hämeen museo
Joutsan talomuseo
Koskipään kartano
Kotiseututalo Simola

Libraries in Joutsa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hartolan kunnankirjasto0.0
Joutsan pääkirjasto0.0
Leivonmäen Kirjasto0.0

Restaurants in Joutsa

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABC Joutsa
Huttula
Jouto-tupa
Lamminmäen tila
Ravintola Kellari

Cafes in Joutsa

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grillin kahvila Tikander
Hypoteekki

Clinics in Joutsa

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FI #1299824717

Gas Stations in Joutsa

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABC Joutsa
ABC Joutsa Autom
Joutsan Ekokaasu
SEO Joutsa Autom
Teboil Joutsa, Huttula

Banks in Joutsa

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Osuuspankki
Säästöpankki

Breweries in Joutsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Varastopanimo

Ski Resorts Near Joutsa

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Riihivuori Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Joutsa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jyväskylä AirportJYVMedium Airport
Lahti Vesivehmaa Airfield-Small Airport
Leivonmäki Airstrip-Small Airport
Selanpaa Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Joutsa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Itä-Päijänteen vapaaseurakunta
Joutsan helluntaiseurakunta
Joutsan kirkko

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 Joutsa

What is the population of Joutsa?

Joutsa has a population of 4,060 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 158.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Joutsa?

Joutsa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

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