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Koskela, Finland

North Ostrobothnia · Finland

Koskela is a small town in North Ostrobothnia, Finland with a population of 3,407. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

3,407 Population 1/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Koskela

Koskela

Koskela is a district in the city of Helsinki, Finland. There are about 3,300 inhabitants. The borough is surrounded by Käpylä, Kumpula, Vanhakaupunki, and Oulunkylä. Koskela is located in the subdivision of Vanhankaupungin peruspiiri, near the rapids close to the mouth of the Vantaa River. The earliest mention of the human settlement in Koskela dates back to 1417, which makes it the oldest part of Helsinki.

People

Population3,407
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population3,407
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates65.0451°, 25.4453°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceNorth Ostrobothnia
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (801 mm)
Annual Snowfall64.1 inches (163 cm)

About Koskela

Koskela is a small town in Finland (North Ostrobothnia) with a population of 3,407. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Koskela

Koskela has an average annual temperature of 3.1°C (38°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Feb (-9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 483 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8°C / 18°F -11.5° / -4.4° 30.1
Feb -9.2°C / 15°F -13° / -5.5° 27.2
Mar -4.6°C / 24°F -8.5° / -0.6° 25.1
Apr 1.6°C / 35°F -2.5° / 5.7° 22.3
May 7.8°C / 46°F 3.3° / 12.4° 38.2
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 18° 45.7
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 12.5° / 21° 76.3
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 10.6° / 18.9° 59.6
Sep 9.5°C / 49°F 5.9° / 13.1° 45.6
Oct 3.2°C / 38°F 0.7° / 5.7° 45.4
Nov -2.2°C / 28°F -4.6° / 0.2° 37.3
Dec -6°C / 21°F -9.1° / -3° 30.3
Koskela has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 64.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below Finland avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area2,491.3 sq mi (6,452.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates65.0451°N, 25.4453°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Finland avg
Snowfall 64.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.52"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2018.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 138 km
Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 138 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
April 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in Driest
May 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
September 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
October 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 1.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.6 in

Koskela has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 14°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Koskela

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oulun normaalikoulu, Koskela
Merikosken koulu, Merituulen yksikkö, vuosiluokat 1-2
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Radio Stations near Koskela

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sea FM dance, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Kaleva AAC 137 kbps
Radio Dei Kemi MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Koskela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kempele Local Museum
Kotiseutumuseo
Kotiseutumuseo
Limingan museoalue
Merimiehenkotimuseo
Northern Ostrobothnia Museum
Oulu Automobile Museum
Oulun taidemuseo
Pateniemen sahan museo
Science Centre Tietomaa

Libraries in Koskela

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hiukkavaara Library0.0
Hiukkavaara Library0.0
Kaakkurin kirjasto0.0
Kaakkurin kirjasto0.0
Kaijonharjun kirjasto0.0
Kaijonharjun kirjasto0.0
Kansallisarkisto Oulu0.0
Karjasillan kirjasto0.0
Karjasillan kirjasto0.0
Kastellin kirjasto0.0
Kastellin kirjasto0.0
Kaukovainion kirjasto0.0
Kaukovainion kirjasto0.0
Kellon kirjasto0.0
Kempele Main Library0.0
Kirjasto Martinniemi0.0
Koskelan kirjaston väistötila0.0
Koskelan kirjaston väistötila0.0
Library (Asema / Station), Haukipudas0.0
Library Haukipudas0.0
Library Kempeleen Tietotori0.0
Library Linnakangas0.0
Liikuntavälinelainaamo0.0
Liikuntavälinelainaamo0.0
Limingan kirjasto0.0
Maikkulan kirjasto0.0
Maikkulan kirjasto0.0
Myllyojan kirjasto0.0
Myllyojan kirjasto0.0
Oulu Central Library Saari0.0
Oulu University Library / Medical Library0.0
Oulu University Library / Medical Library0.0
Oulunsalon kirjasto0.0
Oulunsalon kirjasto0.0
Pateniemen kirjasto0.0
Pateniemen kirjasto0.0
Rajakylän kirjasto0.0
Rajakylän kirjasto0.0
Ritaharjun kirjasto0.0
Ritaharjun kirjasto0.0
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan kirjasto0.0
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan kirjasto0.0
Tiedekirjasto Pegasus0.0
Tiedekirjasto Pegasus0.0
Tuiran kirjasto0.0
Tuiran kirjasto0.0
Tupoksen lähikirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Koskela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aittatori
Haukiputaan tori
Market Hall
Oulun kauppatori

Restaurants in Koskela

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizzeria Lila

Shopping Malls in Koskela

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Koskelan ostokeskus

Breweries in Koskela

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Naïlo Brewing Co.
Naïlo Brewing Co.
Varikko Panimo
Varikko Panimo

Stadiums & Teams in Koskela

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Koskela

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Koskela

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oulu AirportOULLarge Airport
Ahmosuo AirfieldSmall Airport
Hailuoto AirfieldSmall Airport
Ii AirfieldSmall Airport
Raahe Pattijoki AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Koskela

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Koskela Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Koskela

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Koskelan seurakuntakoti
Nasaretin pyhän perheen 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 Koskela

What is the population of Koskela?

Koskela has a population of 3,407 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,491.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Koskela?

Koskela has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches, with 64.1 inches of snow.

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