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Kuru, Finland

Pirkanmaa · Finland

Kuru is a small town in Pirkanmaa, Finland with a population of 2,701. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,701 Population 4/sq mi density
344 ft Elevation 105 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
25.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Kuru

Kuru

Kuru is a former municipality of Finland, now part of the town of Ylöjärvi.

People

Population2,701
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain25.3 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Population2,701
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Coordinates61.8756°, 23.7195°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvincePirkanmaa
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.3 inches (643 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.1 inches (26 cm)

About Kuru

Kuru is a small town in Finland (Pirkanmaa) with a population of 2,701. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 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 25.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Kuru 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 290 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.0°F
30% below Finland avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area644.6 sq mi (1,669.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates61.8756°N, 23.7195°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below Finland avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.7 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
September 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
October 38°F (4°C) 2.3 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.9 in

Kuru has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 18°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Kuru

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Poikeluksen Koulu - - - -
Kurun Metsäoppilaitos Koneosasto - - - -
Tampereen seudun ammattiopisto Tredu, Kurun kampus - - - -
Kurun yhtenäiskoulu, Parkkuun koulu - - - -
Kurun yhtenäiskoulu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kuru

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
YleRadioSuomiTampere - AAC+
Radio Musa nostalgia, nostalgic MP3

Museums in Kuru

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kurun koulumuseo
Kurun ulkomuseo
Milk Platform Museum
Teiskon museo
Vänrikki Stoolin tupa

Libraries in Kuru

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kurun kirjasto0.0
Library Kämmenniemi0.0
Terälahden kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Kuru

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kurun tori

Cafes in Kuru

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Country Cafe
Katin Kotileipomo

Clinics in Kuru

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kurun lähiasiointipiste

Gas Stations in Kuru

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABC Sale Kuru Ylöjärvi
SEO Kuru

Banks in Kuru

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Osuuspankki

Ski Resorts Near Kuru

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Lasten hiihtomaa 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kuru

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tampere-Pirkkala AirportTMPLarge Airport
Ähtäri Airfield-Small Airport
Alavus Airfield-Small Airport
Hämeenkyrö Airfield-Small Airport
Parkano Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuru

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kurun kirkko

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Kuru

What is the population of Kuru?

Kuru has a population of 2,701 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 644.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kuru?

Kuru 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 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.3 inches, with 10.1 inches of snow.

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