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Kärdla, Estonia

Hiiumaa · Estonia

Kärdla is a small town in Hiiumaa, Estonia with a population of 3,160. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,160 Population 1,806/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
25.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tallinn Timezone

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About Kärdla

Kärdla

Kärdla is the only town on the island of Hiiumaa, Estonia. It is the capital of Hiiu County and the administrative center of Hiiumaa Parish. The Chairman of the District Council of Kärdla is Tõnis Paljasma.

People

Population3,160
Density1,806/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain25.1 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population3,160
Population Density1,806 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates58.9978°, 22.7492°
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn
Country🇪🇪 Estonia
State / ProvinceHiiumaa
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.1 inches (638 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.5 inches (17 cm)

About Kärdla

Kärdla is a small town in Estonia (Hiiumaa) with a population of 3,160. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tallinn.

Kärdla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below Estonia avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density1,806/sq mi
Coordinates58.9978°N, 22.7492°W
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"
34% below Estonia avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8.

Mar 9, 2005 56 km ESE of Kökar, Aland Islands M2.8 94 km
May 12, 2005 29 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 70 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 73 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 82 km
May 24, 1995 8 km ENE of Nagu, Finland M2.7 142 km
Mar 9, 2005 Baltic Sea M2.6 82 km
Mar 9, 2005 30 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.6 93 km
Mar 9, 2005 49 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in

Kärdla has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Kärdla

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hiiumaa gümnaasium - - - -
Kärdla Kool - - - -
Palade põhikool - - - -
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Museums in Kärdla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hiiumaa Military Museum
Hiiumaa Museum
House Museum Of Rudolf Tobias
Kassari Museum House
Linnuvaatlusetorni püsinäitus
Mihkli Farm Museum
Soera Farm Museum
WINDTOWER Experience

Libraries in Kärdla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Käina Library0.0
Kärdla City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kärdla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kärdpla marketplace

Hotels in Kärdla

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Roograhu harbour guesthouse

Restaurants in Kärdla

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hiiumaa Pruulikoja Resto
Kuur
Mamma mia
Masala
Rannapaargu
Roograhu sadama restoran

Cafes in Kärdla

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baabad
Iiu bangalo
Kohvik Gahwa

Monuments in Kärdla

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estonia

Gas Stations in Kärdla

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jetoil Kärdla tankla
Kärdla Olerex
Neste

Banks in Kärdla

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SEB
Swedbank

Breweries in Kärdla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hiiu Õlle Koda
Hiiumaa Pruulikoda

Airports Near Kärdla

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kärdla AirportKDLMedium Airport
Muhu Airfield-Small Airport
Paslepa Airfield-Small Airport
Vormsi Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kärdla

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
EEKBKL Kärdla baptistikoguduse palvela
Hill of Crosses
Kärdla Püha Ristija Johannese kirik
Malvaste Prohvet Eelija kabel
Palade priikoguduse palvela
Paluküla kirik

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tallinn
Area
4.5 km² (1.7 mi²)
Postal Code
92401–92420

🇪🇪 About Estonia

Capital Tallinn
Population 1,320,884
Area 45,226 km²
GDP (USD) $41,470,344,395
GDP per capita $30,264
HDI 0.915
Life expectancy 78.5 years
Internet users 93.2%
Urban population 70.7%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Estonian
Calling code +372
TLD .ee
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Estonia

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day uusaasta
Feb 24 Independence Day iseseisvuspäev
Apr 3 Good Friday suur reede
Apr 5 Easter Sunday ülestõusmispühade 1. püha
May 1 Spring Day kevadpüha
May 24 Pentecost nelipühade 1. püha
Jun 23 Victory Day võidupüha and jaanilaupäev
Jun 24 Midsummer Day jaanipäev
Aug 20 Day of Restoration of Independence taasiseseisvumispäev
Dec 24 Christmas Eve jõululaupäev
Dec 25 Christmas Day esimene jõulupüha
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day teine jõulupüha

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kärdla

What is the population of Kärdla?

Kärdla has a population of 3,160 residents and is located in Estonia. The population density is 1,806 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kärdla?

Kärdla 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 63°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.

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