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Kauhava, Finland

South Ostrobothnia · Finland

Kauhava is a small city in South Ostrobothnia, Finland with a population of 15,066. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

15,066 Population 31/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
20.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population15,066
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain20.0 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population15,066
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates63.1030°, 23.0713°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Ostrobothnia
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation20.0 inches (509 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.1 inches (18 cm)

About Kauhava

Kauhava is a small city in Finland (South Ostrobothnia) with a population of 15,066. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Kauhava

Kauhava has an average annual temperature of 4.1°C (39°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 842 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.6°C / 18°F -24° / 1.2° 57.1
Feb -6.2°C / 21°F -21.5° / 1.9° 53.3
Mar -3°C / 27°F -16.7° / 6.5° 43.7
Apr 2.3°C / 36°F -8.2° / 14.9° 52.4
May 8.7°C / 48°F -3.2° / 23.2° 69.0
Jun 15.9°C / 61°F 4.8° / 28° 63.5
Jul 16.5°C / 62°F 8.3° / 27.2° 99.3
Aug 15.4°C / 60°F 6.8° / 25° 103.9
Sep 10.4°C / 51°F 1.7° / 19.9° 78.2
Oct 4.6°C / 40°F -4° / 12.6° 92.9
Nov -1.5°C / 29°F -13.1° / 6.8° 76.4
Dec -6°C / 21°F -17.2° / 1.7° 52.5
Kauhava has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below Finland avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area485.7 sq mi (1,258.0 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates63.1030°N, 23.0713°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below Finland avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 22, 1992.

May 22, 1992 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden M3.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
September 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in

Kauhava has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 17°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Kauhava

Institution Type Founded Website
Järvilakeuden kansalaisopisto College Visit →
Suomen Yrittäjäopisto College Visit →

Schools in Kauhava

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kauhavan lukio
Kosolan koulu
Kauhavan yhtenäiskoulu
Nahkalan koulu
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Radio Stations near Kauhava

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kauhava

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alahärmän kotiseutumuseo
Iisakki Järvenpään kotitalo
Kalan torppa
Kauhava Knife and Textile museum
Lapuan Patruunatehtaan museo
Lapuanliikkeen näyttely
Markin museo
Pyhälahden valokuvaamomuseo
Ränkimäki homestead museum
Suomen jääkärimuseo

Libraries in Kauhava

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alahärmä Library0.0
Kauhavan pääkirjasto0.0
Kortesjärvi Library0.0
Lapuan pääkirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Kauhava

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kauhavan tori
Lapuan tori

Hotels in Kauhava

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lentohotelli

Restaurants in Kauhava

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Kauhava
Kauhavan Ravintola
Lentohotellin ravintola
Lounas-Ravintola Jonna
Tasan Kebab Pizzeria

Cafes in Kauhava

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kahvila Vauhtipyörä
Kahvila-Konditoria Hanna-Täti
Kirpputori-kahvila Toiska
Leipomo-Kahvila Unelma

Cinemas in Kauhava

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Y-Kino

Clinics in Kauhava

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terveystalo

Dentists in Kauhava

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hammaslaboratorio P. Hemminki

Train Stations in Kauhava

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kauhava

Gas Stations in Kauhava

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Kauhava
Neste Express Kauhava kk
Neste Truck+
SEO Kauhava
St1

Banks in Kauhava

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aito Säästöpankki
Nordea
POP Pankki

Gyms in Kauhava

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kuntokeskus Korjaamo
Xtreme Fitness Club Kauhava

Breweries in Kauhava

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mallaskuun Panimo

Ski Resorts Near Kauhava

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mäenpään hiihtokeskus 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kauhava

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kauhajoki AirfieldKHJMedium Airport
Kauhava AirfieldKAUMedium Airport
Kokkola-Pietarsaari AirportKOKMedium Airport
Seinäjoki AirportSJYMedium Airport
Alavus AirfieldSmall Airport
Menkijärvi AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kauhava

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posti, K-Supermarket Kauhava

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kauhava

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kauhavan helluntaiseurakunta
Kauhavan kirkko
Kauhavan vapaaseurakunta

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 Kauhava

What is the population of Kauhava?

Kauhava has a population of 15,066 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 485.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kauhava?

Kauhava has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.0 inches, with 7.1 inches of snow.

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