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Lemi, Finland

South Karelia · Finland

Lemi is a small town in South Karelia, Finland with a population of 2,885. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,885 Population 9/sq mi density
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
24.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Lemi

Lemi

Lemi is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the South Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 2,878, which make it the smallest municipality in South Karelia in terms of population. It covers an area of 262.48 square kilometres (101.34 sq mi) of which 44.71 km2 (17.26 sq mi) is water. The population density is 13.2 inhabitants per square kilometre (34/sq mi).

People

Population2,885
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Population2,885
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates61.0624°, 27.8057°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Karelia
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (623 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)

About Lemi

Lemi is a small town in Finland (South Karelia) with a population of 2,885. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Lemi

Lemi 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
Lemi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 62°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 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below Finland avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area315.2 sq mi (816.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates61.0624°N, 27.8057°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
35% below Finland avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 19, 2011.

Mar 19, 2011 Finland M2.6 147 km
Jul 2, 2008 9 km NW of Joutseno, Finland M2.5 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.6 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 2.1 in

Lemi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 17°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Lemi

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lemin koulukeskus - - - -
Kuukanniemen koulu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lemi

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yle Radio Suomi, Lappeenranta - AAC 256 kbps

Museums in Lemi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hakamäen kotiseutumuseo
Kirkonrakentajien museo
Presidentti Svinhufvudin kotimuseo
Salpa-Asema
Särätupa

Libraries in Lemi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kangasvarren lähikirjasto0.0
Lemin kirjasto0.0
Savitaipaleen kirjasto0.0
Taavetin kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Lemi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Savitaipale market square
Taavetti market place

Restaurants in Lemi

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ravintola Jehu
Säräpirtti Kippurasarvi

Gas Stations in Lemi

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABC Jurvala Aut

Banks in Lemi

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Osuuspankki

Ski Resorts Near Lemi

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Lemi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lappeenranta AirportLPPLarge Airport
Mikkeli AirportMIKMedium Airport
Hermunen Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Pistohiekan Glider Field-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lemi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lemin 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 Lemi

What is the population of Lemi?

Lemi has a population of 2,885 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 315.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lemi?

Lemi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°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 8.9 inches of snow.

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