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Kitee, Finland

North Karelia · Finland

Kitee is a small city in North Karelia, Finland with a population of 9,483. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

9,483 Population 11/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
24.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population9,483
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population9,483
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates62.1000°, 30.1500°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceNorth Karelia
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (622 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.9 inches (25 cm)

About Kitee

Kitee is a small city in Finland (North Karelia) with a population of 9,483. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Kitee

Kitee has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 662 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 42.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 30.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 36.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.6
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 38.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 62.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 72.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 98.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 68.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 68.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 51.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 54.1
Kitee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average36.9°F
32% below Finland avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area840.6 sq mi (2,177.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates62.1000°N, 30.1500°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 2, 2008.

Jul 2, 2008 9 km NW of Joutseno, Finland M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 1.4 in
April 35°F (1°C) 1.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
October 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
November 28°F (-3°C) 2.2 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 2.1 in

Kitee has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 14°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Kitee

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Riveria, Kiteen kampus
Kiteen evankelinen kansanopisto
Arppen koulu
Hutsin koulu
Kiteen lukio
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Museums in Kitee

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A Nightwish Story
Kiteen kotiseutumuseo

Libraries in Kitee

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kiteen pääkirjasto0.0
Tohmajärven kirjasto0.0

Hotels in Kitee

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotelli Kiteenhovi
Pajarinhovi

Restaurants in Kitee

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Irman Tupa
Lounaskahvila Viljami

Cafes in Kitee

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kiteen kotileipomo
Neste Kitee Tolosenmäki
Sisustus-Kahvila Wilhelmiina
Teboil Kitee

Cinemas in Kitee

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kino-Hovi

Zoos in Kitee

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kitee Zoo

Train Stations in Kitee

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kitee

Gas Stations in Kitee

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC
FI #1156285463
Neste
Neste Kitee Tolosenmäki
Teboil

Banks in Kitee

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Osuuspankki

Shopping Malls in Kitee

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kauppakeskus Kupiainen

Stadiums & Teams in Kitee

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kitee

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Kitee

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Joensuu AirportJOEMedium Airport
Kitee AirportKTQMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kitee

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kiteen helluntaiseurakunta
Kiteen kirkko
Kiteen vapaaseurakunta
Pyhän Kolminaisuuden ja Pyhän Nektarios Eginalaisen kirkko

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 Kitee

What is the population of Kitee?

Kitee has a population of 9,483 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 840.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kitee?

Kitee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches, with 9.9 inches of snow.

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