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Karkkila, Finland

Uusimaa · Finland

Karkkila is a small city in Uusimaa, Finland with a population of 8,391. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

8,391 Population 64/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population8,391
Density64/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Population8,391
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates60.5342°, 24.2098°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceUusimaa
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (655 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)

About Karkkila

Karkkila is a small city in Finland (Uusimaa) with a population of 8,391. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Karkkila

Karkkila 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
Karkkila has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below Finland avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area131.4 sq mi (340.3 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates60.5342°N, 24.2098°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.19"
Driest Month (May) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 M2.7 121 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 117 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 107 km
May 24, 1995 8 km ENE of Nagu, Finland M2.7 123 km
Mar 9, 2005 Baltic Sea M2.6 144 km
Mar 9, 2005 30 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.6 133 km
Mar 19, 2011 Finland M2.6 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.9 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in Driest
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
October 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in

Karkkila has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 20°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Karkkila

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Haukkamäen koulu
Nyhkälän koulu
Tuorilan koulu
Vanjärven koulu
Karkkilan yhteiskoulu
Karkkilan lukio
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Radio Stations near Karkkila

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
YLE Radio Suomi Hämeenlinna AAC+
Kerhoradio ice-hockey, sport MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Karkkila

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Högfors-museo
Hyrsylänmutka
Kansainvälinen Suomen Golfmuseo
Karkkila-Högforsin työläismuseo
Koiviston museomäki
Kotiseutumuseo Lukkarin puustelli
Marskin maja
Myllymäen torppa
Ruukkimuseo Senkka
Suomen valimomuseo
Vihdin museo
Vihdin PopUp Museo
Viljamakasiini

Libraries in Karkkila

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Karkkila City Library0.0
Kirkonkylän kirjasto0.0
Lopen Kirjasto0.0
Pusulan kirjasto0.0
Saukkola library0.0
Vihdin kunnankirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Karkkila

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Karkkila Market Square
Lopen tori
Veikko Hellen tori

Hotels in Karkkila

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tehtaan Hotelli

Restaurants in Karkkila

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

China Kitchen
Heinojan kestitupa
Ismet
Lounaskahvila Rinne
Lounaspirtti
Lounasravintola Wanha Valimo
Nepal Durbar
Ravintola Nyhkälän Kaari
Shell HelmiSimpukka
Taste Of Karkkila
Tehtaan Hotelli

Cafes in Karkkila

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bannu Kahvila
Kovelon grilli-kahvio
Liikuntahallin kahvio
Museokahvila Pakari
Pyhäjärven helmi
Vaskijärven kesäkahvila

Cinemas in Karkkila

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kino Laika

Theatres in Karkkila

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karkkilasali

Monuments in Karkkila

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Naval mine

Clinics in Karkkila

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mehiläinen Karkkila

Dentists in Karkkila

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sateenkaaren Hammas Karkkila

Veterinaries in Karkkila

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karkkilan Eläinlääkäriasema

Bus Stations in Karkkila

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karkkila

Gas Stations in Karkkila

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Masuuni
Neste
Neste Express
Shell
Teboil D Karkkila
Teboil Karkkila

Banks in Karkkila

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Länsi-Uudenmaan Säästöpankki, Karkkila
Osuuspankki

Gyms in Karkkila

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karkkilan kuntokärpänen
Kuntokeskus Balanssi

Ski Resorts Near Karkkila

6 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
Lasten hiihtomaa 0.0 $0

Airports Near Karkkila

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Forssa AirfieldSmall Airport
Hyvinkää AirfieldHYVSmall Airport
Kiikala AirfieldSmall Airport
Nummela AirfieldSmall Airport
Räyskälä AirfieldSmall Airport
Savikko AirfieldSmall Airport
Torbacka AirfieldSmall Airport
Turenki Private AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karkkila

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Karkkilan helluntaiseurakunta
Karkkilan kappeli
Karkkilan kirkko
Karkkilan rukoushuone

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 Karkkila

What is the population of Karkkila?

Karkkila has a population of 8,391 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 131.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karkkila?

Karkkila has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

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