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Kärkölä, Finland

Uusimaa · Finland

Kärkölä is a small town in Uusimaa, Finland with a population of 4,853. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

4,853 Population 8/sq mi density
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Kärkölä

Kärkölä

Kärkölä is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the Päijät-Häme region. The municipality has a population of 4,052 and covers an area of 259.30 square kilometres (100.12 sq mi) of which 2.84 km2 (1.10 sq mi) is water. The population density is 15.8 inhabitants per square kilometre (41/sq mi). Its seat is in Järvelä, which is located along the Riihimäki–Lahti railway.

People

Population4,853
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Population4,853
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates60.6129°, 23.9420°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceUusimaa
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (675 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.1 inches (26 cm)

About Kärkölä

Kärkölä is a small town in Finland (Uusimaa) with a population of 4,853. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Kärkölä

Kärkölä has an average annual temperature of 4.3°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Feb (-7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 620 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.6°C / 18°F -10.6° / -4.5° 42.4
Feb -7.8°C / 18°F -11.3° / -4.4° 34.1
Mar -3.3°C / 26°F -7.5° / 0.9° 34.6
Apr 2.8°C / 37°F -1.7° / 7.3° 28.6
May 9.4°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.5° 41.9
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10° / 19.3° 62.0
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22° 69.4
Aug 16°C / 61°F 12° / 19.9° 78.3
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 7.5° / 14.1° 61.5
Oct 4.6°C / 40°F 2.3° / 7° 62.4
Nov -0.6°C / 31°F -2.5° / 1.4° 52.2
Dec -4.6°C / 24°F -7.1° / -2.2° 52.4
Kärkölä has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below Finland avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area579.7 sq mi (1,501.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates60.6129°N, 23.9420°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below Finland avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.19"
Driest Month (May) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 19, 2011.

May 12, 2005 29 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 122 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 119 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 110 km
May 24, 1995 8 km ENE of Nagu, Finland M2.7 112 km
Mar 9, 2005 Baltic Sea M2.6 139 km
Mar 9, 2005 30 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.6 128 km
Mar 19, 2011 Finland M2.6 74 km
Mar 9, 2005 49 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.0 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in Driest
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
October 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.3 in

Kärkölä has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 20°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Kärkölä

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kerhoradio ice-hockey, sport MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Kärkölä

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hyrsylänmutka
Kovela Tractor Museum
Lammintalo
Mustialan maataloushistoriallinen museo
Myllymäen torppa
Nummen kotiseutumuseo
Nummen lainajyvästön aitat
Nummen lainajyvästön aitat
Ski-museo

Libraries in Kärkölä

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hamkin kirjasto Mustiala0.0
Pusulan kirjasto0.0
Saukkola library0.0
Tammelan kunnankirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Kärkölä

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Somerniemen tori

Restaurants in Kärkölä

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Keppana Kellari
Lounasravintola Loukku

Theme Parks in Kärkölä

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hiidenlinna

Breweries in Kärkölä

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Paloaseman panimo

Ski Resorts Near Kärkölä

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Solvalla Swinghill 0.0 $0
Vihti Ski Center 0.0 $0
Kalpalinna 0.0 $0
Lasten hiihtomaa 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kärkölä

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Forssa AirfieldSmall Airport
Kiikala AirfieldSmall Airport
Nummela AirfieldSmall Airport
Räyskälä AirfieldSmall Airport
Torbacka AirfieldSmall Airport
Turenki Private AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kärkölä

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kärkölän kirkko
Pirunkirkko

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 Kärkölä

What is the population of Kärkölä?

Kärkölä has a population of 4,853 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 579.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kärkölä?

Kärkölä has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches, with 10.1 inches of snow.

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