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Lappeenranta, Finland

South Karelia · Finland

Lappeenranta is a mid-size city in South Karelia, Finland with a population of 72,909. Elevation: 341 ft (104 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

72,909 Population 3,457/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population72,909
Density3,457/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Population72,909
Population Density3,457 / sq mi
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Coordinates61.0587°, 28.1887°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Karelia
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (639 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)

About Lappeenranta

Lappeenranta is a mid-size city in Finland (South Karelia) with a population of 72,909. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Lappeenranta

Lappeenranta has an average annual temperature of 4.8°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Feb (-6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 640 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.8°C / 20°F -9.5° / -4.1° 49.3
Feb -6.9°C / 20°F -9.8° / -4° 40.2
Mar -2.6°C / 27°F -6.2° / 0.9° 40.8
Apr 3.6°C / 38°F -0.6° / 7.9° 29.3
May 10°C / 50°F 4.9° / 15.1° 40.9
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.1° / 19.6° 55.7
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.4° 73.0
Aug 16.1°C / 61°F 11.9° / 20.3° 72.9
Sep 10.9°C / 52°F 7.3° / 14.5° 51.6
Oct 4.6°C / 40°F 2° / 7.2° 64.6
Nov -0.4°C / 31°F -2.5° / 1.6° 66.9
Dec -4°C / 25°F -6.3° / -1.7° 54.9
Lappeenranta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 63°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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below Finland avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area21.1 sq mi (54.6 km²)
Population Density3,457/sq mi
Coordinates61.0587°N, 28.1887°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.03"
Driest Month (May) 1.26"

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 17 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.8 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in Driest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 2.3 in

Lappeenranta has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 17°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and May the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Lappeenranta

Institution Type Founded Website
Etelä-Karjalan Kansalaisopisto College
LAB University of Applied Sciences - Lappeenranta Campus University Visit →
Lappeenranta University of Technology University Visit →

Radio Stations near Lappeenranta

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yle Radio Suomi, Lappeenranta AAC 256 kbps

Museums in Lappeenranta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cavalry Museum
Karjalan Ilmailumuseo
Kotiseututalo Röytty
Lappeenrannan automuseo
Lappeenranta Art Museum
Museum of South Karelia
Saimaan kanavan museo
Wolkoffin talomuseo

Libraries in Lappeenranta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lappeenrannan pääkirjasto (väistötilat)0.0
Lappeenranta main library Parvi0.0
Lauritsalan kirjasto0.0
LUT Scientific Library0.0
Pontuksen kirjasto0.0
Sammonlahti library0.0
Taipalsaaren Kirjasto0.0
Voisalmen kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Lappeenranta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Harbour market square
Kauppahalli
Market square

Hotels in Lappeenranta

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Scandic Patria

Restaurants in Lappeenranta

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amarillo
Angus Steak & Wine
Café Hullu Orava
Cockó Ricó
Como
Dharahara
Garan
Meeza
Pancho Villa
Ravintola Nuija
Ravintola Torilla
Rax Pizzabuffet
Restaurant Elfin
Sumu
VENN
Wolkoff

Cafes in Lappeenranta

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Helmi Ⅱ
Kahvikioski T:mi Laakko
Kahvikioski T:mi Sirkka Peitsoma
Kahvikioski Tiinan Tupa
Kahvikoju Kolehmainen
Kahvila Luovuus
Kahvilapuoti Lättähattu
Keksi & Co Bakery Shop
Konditoria Aleksandra
My Bakery Cafe
T:mi Mandyn ja Rebekan puoti
Torikahvila Anne

Dentists in Lappeenranta

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hammaslääkäri Mehiläinen
Hammaslääkäriasema

Banks in Lappeenranta

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Danske Bank
Etelä-Karjalan säästöpankki
Osuuspankki

Shopping Malls in Lappeenranta

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Armada
Opri

Gyms in Lappeenranta

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitness24Seven

Breweries in Lappeenranta

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tuju

Stadiums & Teams in Lappeenranta

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lappeenranta

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lappeenranta AirportLPPLarge Airport
Pribylovo Naval Air BaseMedium Airport
Immola AirfieldSmall Airport
Pistohiekan Glider FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lappeenranta

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lappeenranta church
St. Mary's Church of Lappee

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Helsinki

Around Lappeenranta

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 25
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 7
Restaurants 56
Cafes 26
Bars 10
Supermarkets 10
Banks 5
Museums 2
Hotels 2
Libraries 4
Parks 45
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Lappeenranta

55 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (20)
  • • Historiallinen rajamerkki
  • • Historiallinen rajamerkki
  • • juoksuhauta
  • • Juoksuhauta
  • • Juoksuhauta
  • + 15 more
🏖️ Beaches (15)
  • • Huhmarkallion uimaranta
  • • Huhtiniemen uimaranta
  • • Kirkonkylän uimaranta
  • • Kivisalmen uimaranta
  • • Konstunhiekka
  • + 10 more
🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Galleria Itä
⛰️ Peaks (15)
  • • Hepoharju
  • • Hiidenmäki
  • • Himanmäki
  • • Huhmarvuori
  • • Hytinvuori
  • + 10 more
🏛️ Ruins (2)
  • • Linnavuori
  • • Näkötornin rauniot
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Lappeenranta
  • • Lappeenranta

🇫🇮 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 Lappeenranta

What is the population of Lappeenranta?

Lappeenranta has a population of 72,909 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 3,457 people per square mile, spread across 21.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lappeenranta?

Lappeenranta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

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