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Lieksa, Finland

North Karelia · Finland

Lieksa is a small city in North Karelia, Finland with a population of 10,002. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

10,002 Population 5/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population10,002
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Population10,002
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Coordinates63.3167°, 30.0167°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceNorth Karelia
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (627 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.3 inches (24 cm)

About Lieksa

Lieksa is a small city in Finland (North Karelia) with a population of 10,002. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Lieksa

Lieksa has an average annual temperature of 2.4°C (36°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 971 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -11.1°C / 12°F -28.7° / -0.1° 65.5
Feb -9.7°C / 15°F -25.1° / 0.2° 63.9
Mar -5.5°C / 22°F -21.6° / 0.5° 59.6
Apr -0.3°C / 31°F -11.2° / 10.9° 56.4
May 8.1°C / 47°F -3° / 21.4° 86.4
Jun 15.8°C / 61°F 5.5° / 26.8° 88.5
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 8.2° / 28° 122.8
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 6.6° / 23.8° 97.7
Sep 9.9°C / 50°F 1.3° / 18.6° 76.4
Oct 3°C / 37°F -5.7° / 11.3° 108.8
Nov -4.3°C / 24°F -16.9° / 4.4° 82.5
Dec -8.9°C / 16°F -20.8° / 0.6° 62.9
Lieksa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.6°F
34% below Finland avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area1,875.7 sq mi (4,858.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates63.3167°N, 30.0167°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 25, 1992.

Mar 25, 1992 5 km N of Kostomuksha, Russia M3.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
October 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.9 in

Lieksa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 12°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Lieksa

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lieksan yläkoulu
Rantalan alakoulu
Brahea-kampus
Lieksan lukio
Keskuskoulun alakoulu, Koulukadun toimipiste
Riveria, Lieksan koulutusyksikkö
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Museums in Lieksa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Paateri
Pielisen museo

Libraries in Lieksa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lieksa Main Library0.0

Hotels in Lieksa

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaatrahovi
Kestikievari Herranniemi
Majoitus Pankakoski
Niinilahden Lomamajat
Puustelli

Restaurants in Lieksa

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hurtan Holvi
Kaatrahovi
Kahvila - Lounasravintola Baana
Kipparin sapuska
Pitopalvelu
Puustelli

Monuments in Lieksa

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Idän ja lännen kulttuuriperintö ja kohtaaminen

Clinics in Lieksa

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lieksa social and health centre
Terveystalo

Dentists in Lieksa

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hammassilta

Veterinaries in Lieksa

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FI #7720616926

Train Stations in Lieksa

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lieksa
Vuonislahti

Gas Stations in Lieksa

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Lieksa automaattiasema
FI #8443063267
Neste Express
St1 Automaatti Lieksa
Teboil

Banks in Lieksa

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Osuuspankki

Gyms in Lieksa

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ortofysio
TH Gym

Breweries in Lieksa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
The Helsinki Distilling Company Koli

Ski Resorts Near Lieksa

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Laskettelukeskus Mustavaara 0.0 $0
Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lieksa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Joensuu AirportJOEMedium Airport
Lieksa Nurmes AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lieksa

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lieksan helluntaiseurakunta
Lieksan kirkko
Lieksan moskeija
Ortodoksinen seurakuntasali
Profeetta Elian 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 Lieksa

What is the population of Lieksa?

Lieksa has a population of 10,002 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,875.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lieksa?

Lieksa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.

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