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Leppävirta, Finland

North Savo · Finland

Leppävirta is a small city in North Savo, Finland with a population of 8,974. Elevation: 374 ft (114 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

8,974 Population 13/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population8,974
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Population8,974
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Coordinates62.4901°, 27.7826°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceNorth Savo
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (613 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.4 inches (24 cm)

About Leppävirta

Leppävirta is a small city in Finland (North Savo) with a population of 8,974. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Leppävirta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 61°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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.3°F
31% below Finland avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area688.9 sq mi (1,784.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates62.4901°N, 27.7826°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

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 M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.6 in
February 15°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
October 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.9 in

Leppävirta has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 15°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Leppävirta

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Leppävirran lukio
Kivelän yläkoulu
Leppäkertun koulu
Konnuslahden koulu
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Museums in Leppävirta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Leppävirran museo
Taipaleen kanavamuseo
The Mechanical Music Museum
Varkauden museokeskus Konsti
Varkauden museot

Libraries in Leppävirta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Leppävirran kirjasto0.0
Varkauden kaupunginkirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Leppävirta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Leppävirran tori
Päiviönsaaren tori
Taulumäentori

Hotels in Leppävirta

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sport & Spa Hotel Vesileppis

Restaurants in Leppävirta

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Konnustupa - Kolmen kanavan kievari
Unnukan Ranta

Cafes in Leppävirta

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Annelin Kotileipä

Monuments in Leppävirta

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Toisen mailmansodan muistomerkki

Dentists in Leppävirta

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hammaskeskus Vilhelmi Leppävirta

Gas Stations in Leppävirta

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Neste Leppävirta Kokoojatie
SEO Leppävirta
St1 Leppävirta
St1 Leppävirta
St1 Leppävirta 5-tie
VP Rantaparkki

Ski Resorts Near Leppävirta

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Leppävirta

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuopio AirportKUOLarge Airport
Varkaus AirportVRKMedium Airport
Rantasalmi AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leppävirta

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Leppävirran helluntaiseurakunta
Leppävirran kirkko
Leppävirran rauhanyhdistys
M. A. Center Leppävirta

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 Leppävirta

What is the population of Leppävirta?

Leppävirta has a population of 8,974 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 688.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Leppävirta?

Leppävirta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 9.4 inches of snow.

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