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Kiihtelysvaara, Finland

North Karelia · Finland

Kiihtelysvaara is a small town in North Karelia, Finland with a population of 2,723. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

2,723 Population 20/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Kiihtelysvaara

Kiihtelysvaara

Kiihtelysvaara is a former municipality of Finland. On 1 January 2005 it was consolidated, together with Tuupovaara, with the city of Joensuu.

People

Population2,723
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population2,723
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates62.4953°, 30.2508°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceNorth Karelia
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.5 inches (27 cm)

About Kiihtelysvaara

Kiihtelysvaara is a small town in Finland (North Karelia) with a population of 2,723. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Kiihtelysvaara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 13°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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average36.2°F
33% below Finland avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area135.8 sq mi (351.6 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates62.4953°N, 30.2508°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Finland avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in
April 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
October 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 2.3 in

Kiihtelysvaara has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 13°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Kiihtelysvaara

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kiihtelysvaaran koulu
Heinävaaran koulu
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Museums in Kiihtelysvaara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jakokosken museokanava
Jakokosken museokanava
Kiihtelysvaaran Kotiseutumuseu
Saarionkosken voimalaitosmuseo

Libraries in Kiihtelysvaara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Heinävaaran kirjasto0.0
Kiihtelysvaaran kirjasto0.0

Restaurants in Kiihtelysvaara

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pientila Holck

Cafes in Kiihtelysvaara

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SEO Heinävaara

Gas Stations in Kiihtelysvaara

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SEO Heinävaara

Banks in Kiihtelysvaara

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Osuuspankki

Stadiums & Teams in Kiihtelysvaara

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kiihtelysvaara

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Laskettelukeskus Mustavaara 0.0 $0
Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kiihtelysvaara

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Joensuu AirportJOEMedium Airport
Kitee AirportKTQMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kiihtelysvaara

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heinävaaran tsasouna

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 Kiihtelysvaara

What is the population of Kiihtelysvaara?

Kiihtelysvaara has a population of 2,723 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 135.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kiihtelysvaara?

Kiihtelysvaara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 13°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 25.9 inches, with 10.5 inches of snow.

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