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Karis, Finland

Uusimaa · Finland

Karis is a small city in Uusimaa, Finland with a population of 8,853. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,853 Population 9/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population8,853
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population8,853
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates60.0718°, 23.6616°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceUusimaa
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (718 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.6 inches (29 cm)

About Karis

Karis is a small city in Finland (Uusimaa) with a population of 8,853. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Karis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below Finland avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area1,033.3 sq mi (2,676.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates60.0718°N, 23.6616°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below Finland avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.39"
Driest Month (May) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 9, 2005 56 km ESE of Kökar, Aland Islands M2.8 112 km
May 12, 2005 29 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 61 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 57 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 48 km
May 24, 1995 8 km ENE of Nagu, Finland M2.7 91 km
Mar 9, 2005 Baltic Sea M2.6 90 km
Mar 9, 2005 30 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.6 81 km
Mar 19, 2011 Finland M2.6 106 km
Mar 9, 2005 49 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in Driest
June 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in

Karis has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and May the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Karis

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Karjaan lukio - - - -
Västra Nylands folkhögskola - - - -
Axxell - - - -
Katarinaskolan - - - -
Axxell - - - -
Axxell - - - -
Snappertuna skola - - - -
Karis svenska högstadium - - - -
Karis-Billnäs gymnasium - - - -
Kiilan koulu - - - -
Karjaan yhteiskoulu - - - -
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Museums in Karis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bakery
Chappe
Fagervik
Fiskars Museum
Forngårdenin talomuseo
KWUM
Pohja local history archive
Raseborg Castle
Slaggbyggnaden
Smögen
Tryckerimuséet

Libraries in Karis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ekenäs bibliotek0.0
Karis bibliotek0.0
Pojo bibliotek0.0
Sammatin kirjasto0.0
Toijan kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Karis

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fiskars Torg
Marknadsplan
Rådhustorget

Hotels in Karis

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Calliola Conference & Event Center
Hotel & Restaurant Ruukinpatruuna
Hotel Socis

Restaurants in Karis

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABC Karis
Billnäsin puutarharavintola
Green Mama's
Hotel & Restaurant Ruukinpatruuna
Kw ravintola baari kahvi
Pizzeria Darin
Scarlett O'Karis
Toro

Cafes in Karis

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fika & Fokus
Linnanvoudin tupa
Mokko Caffe
Nino's lunch & cafe
Vohveleita & Kuplia

Cinemas in Karis

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bio Pallas

Theatres in Karis

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raaseporin kesäteatteri

Castles in Karis

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raseborg Castle

Clinics in Karis

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karis hälsostation

Train Stations in Karis

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karis

Bus Stations in Karis

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karis resecenter

Gas Stations in Karis

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABC
FI #454314048
FI #454314181
Neste Express Karjaa Uikkukuja
St1 Karis

Banks in Karis

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aktia
Nordea

Breweries in Karis

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fiskarsin Panimo
Suomenlinnan Panimo

Stadiums & Teams in Karis

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Karis

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Forssa Airfield-Small Airport
Hanko Airfield-Small Airport
Humala Airfield-Small Airport
Kiikala Airfield-Small Airport
Nummela Airfield-Small Airport
Räyskälä Airfield-Small Airport
Torbacka Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karis

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fagerviks kyrka
Karis Betelförsamlingen
Missionskyrkan i Billnäs
Sankta Katarina kyrka
Snappertuna kyrka

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Karis

What is the population of Karis?

Karis has a population of 8,853 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,033.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karis?

Karis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.

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