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Laihia, Finland

Ostrobothnia · Finland

Laihia is a small city in Ostrobothnia, Finland with a population of 8,020. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

8,020 Population 37/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
21.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population8,020
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population8,020
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates62.9761°, 22.0114°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceOstrobothnia
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (551 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.3 inches (19 cm)

About Laihia

Laihia is a small city in Finland (Ostrobothnia) with a population of 8,020. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Laihia

Laihia has an average annual temperature of 4.6°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Feb (-6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 561 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.8°C / 23°F -7.9° / -1.7° 31.8
Feb -6.2°C / 21°F -9.8° / -2.6° 24.3
Mar -2.7°C / 27°F -6.4° / 1.1° 26.3
Apr 3.4°C / 38°F -0.8° / 7.7° 28.2
May 8.6°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.7° 45.9
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 8.5° / 18.2° 59.0
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 11.9° / 21.2° 73.8
Aug 15.1°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.6° 73.4
Sep 10.2°C / 50°F 6.3° / 14.2° 53.6
Oct 4.4°C / 40°F 1.5° / 7.3° 58.3
Nov 0.1°C / 32°F -2.2° / 2.5° 46.7
Dec -3.2°C / 26°F -6° / -0.4° 39.9
Laihia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below Finland avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area218.8 sq mi (566.6 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates62.9761°N, 22.0114°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below Finland avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (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 M3.8 111 km
Aug 22, 1990 5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden M2.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.4 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
May 47°F (9°C) 1.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in

Laihia has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 19°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Laihia

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Laihian lukio
Perälän koulu
Laihian yläkoulu
Kirkonkylän koulu
Isonkylän koulu
Hulmin koulu
Kylänpään koulu
Rauhalan koulu
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Museums in Laihia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Klemetsgårdarna
Kyrönpellon kauppamuseo
Myllymuseo
Myrbergsgården
Nuukuuren Museo
Pläkkyrimuseo Fyrry
Vähänkyrön kotiseutumuseo

Libraries in Laihia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Laihia Library0.0
Library Koivulahti0.0
Merikaarron Kirjasto0.0
Vörå bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Laihia

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kantri

Restaurants in Laihia

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kantri

Cafes in Laihia

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puistohulmin Neste

Dentists in Laihia

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hammaslääkäri

Gas Stations in Laihia

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FI #481164911
FI #528977146
SEO Jakkula
Shell

Banks in Laihia

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aktia
Nordea
Osuuspankki

Shopping Malls in Laihia

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stopmanni

Gyms in Laihia

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biitsihalli

Ski Resorts Near Laihia

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sotkan hiihto- ja ampumahiihtostadion 0.0 $0
Sotkanrinteet 0.0 $0
Öjberget 0.0 $0

Airports Near Laihia

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vaasa AirportVAALarge Airport
Kauhajoki AirfieldKHJMedium Airport
Ilvesjoki ULSmall Airport
Nummijärvi AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laihia

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Laihian kirkko
Laihian Saalem-seurakunta

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 Laihia

What is the population of Laihia?

Laihia has a population of 8,020 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 218.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Laihia?

Laihia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.

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