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Luunja, Estonia

Tartu · Estonia

Luunja is a small town in Tartu, Estonia with a population of 579. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

579 Population 460/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
24.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tallinn Timezone

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About Luunja

Luunja

Luunja is a small borough in Tartu County, Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Luunja Parish. As of the 2011 census, the settlement's population was 518.

People

Population579
Density460/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain24.0 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population579
Population Density460 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates58.3558°, 26.8808°
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn
Country🇪🇪 Estonia
State / ProvinceTartu
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.0 inches (609 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.2 inches (18 cm)

About Luunja

Luunja is a small town in Estonia (Tartu) with a population of 579. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tallinn.

Climate in Luunja

Luunja has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.9°C), the coldest is Feb (-4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 672 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.2°C / 24°F -6.6° / -1.8° 47.1
Feb -4.5°C / 24°F -7.4° / -1.6° 38.2
Mar -0.4°C / 31°F -4.1° / 3.3° 34.4
Apr 6.1°C / 43°F 1.1° / 11.1° 34.7
May 11.5°C / 53°F 5.8° / 17.1° 52.3
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 10.4° / 20.6° 86.6
Jul 17.9°C / 64°F 12.7° / 23.1° 68.3
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 11.9° / 21.8° 80.8
Sep 12.1°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.3° 57.3
Oct 6.3°C / 43°F 3.3° / 9.3° 67.6
Nov 1.2°C / 34°F -0.8° / 3.2° 54.3
Dec -2.2°C / 28°F -4.2° / -0.1° 50.1
Luunja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below Estonia avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density460/sq mi
Coordinates58.3558°N, 26.8808°W
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below Estonia avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5.

Nov 23, 1994 14 km NNW of Aseri, Estonia M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.4 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 1.6 in

Luunja has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 21°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Luunja

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maarjamaa Hariduskolleegiumi Emajõe õppekeskus - - - -
Luunja Keskkool - - - -
Melliste Kool - - - -
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Radio Stations near Luunja

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Raadio Elmar - AAC+ 192 kbps
Raadio Kidzone - AAC+ 160 kbps
Kaguraadio local news, regional MP3 115 kbps

Museums in Luunja

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
19. sajandi linnakodaniku muuseum
A. Le Coq Õllemuuseum
AHHAA Science Centre
Botanical Garden of the University of Tartu
Eduard Tubina muuseum
Eesti Põllumajandusmuuseum
Estonian Aviation Museum
Estonian Literary Museum
Estonian Museum Of The Blind
Estonian National Museum
Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum
Exhibition House of Tartu Art Museum
Ice Age Center
Kambja school museum
Karilaitsi Open Air Museum
Karl Ernst von Baeri muuseum
KGB Cells Museum
Miina Härma class-museum
Museum Of Juhan Liiv
Museum of the Estonian Military Academy
Oskar Luts Home Museum
Soomepoiste muuseum
Tartu City Museum
Tartu Song Festival Museum
Tartu Toy Museum
Teatri Kodu
Trükimuuseum
Tuglase muuseum
University Of Tartu Art Museum
University of Tartu History Museum
University of Tartu Natural History Museum

Libraries in Luunja

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ahja raamatukogu0.0
Annelinna harukogu0.0
Elistvere raamatukogu0.0
Kiidjärve raamatukogu0.0
Kuuste raamatukogu0.0
Maaritsa Rahvaraamatukogu0.0
Sotsiaalteaduste raamatukogu0.0
Tammistu raamatukogu0.0
Tartu linnaraamatukogu0.0
Tartu ülikooli maailma keelte ja kultuuride kolledži raamatukogu0.0
Tartu Ülikooli raamatukogu0.0
Tõrvandi raamatukogu0.0

Farmers Markets in Luunja

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tartu Farmers’ Market
Tartu turuhoone
Turuhall

Cafes in Luunja

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kohvik Käbitare

Gas Stations in Luunja

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Oil Luunja
Terminal Oil Luunja
Terminal Oil Saaga

Stadiums & Teams in Luunja

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Luunja

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Luunja

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tartu AirportTAYMedium Airport
Antsla Airfield-Small Airport
Lange Airfield (Lennundusmuuseum)-Small Airport
Ridali Airfield-Small Airport
Tõutsi Private Airfield-Small Airport
Varstu Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Luunja

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Luunja postkontor

Treatment Centers in Luunja

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Tartu kesklinna jalaravi

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tallinn
Area
3.3 km² (1.3 mi²)
Postal Code
62222

🇪🇪 About Estonia

Capital Tallinn
Population 1,320,884
Area 45,226 km²
GDP (USD) $41,470,344,395
GDP per capita $30,264
HDI 0.915
Life expectancy 78.5 years
Internet users 93.2%
Urban population 70.7%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Estonian
Calling code +372
TLD .ee
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Estonia

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day uusaasta
Feb 24 Independence Day iseseisvuspäev
Apr 3 Good Friday suur reede
Apr 5 Easter Sunday ülestõusmispühade 1. püha
May 1 Spring Day kevadpüha
May 24 Pentecost nelipühade 1. püha
Jun 23 Victory Day võidupüha and jaanilaupäev
Jun 24 Midsummer Day jaanipäev
Aug 20 Day of Restoration of Independence taasiseseisvumispäev
Dec 24 Christmas Eve jõululaupäev
Dec 25 Christmas Day esimene jõulupüha
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day teine jõulupüha

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Frequently Asked Questions About Luunja

What is the population of Luunja?

Luunja has a population of 579 residents and is located in Estonia. The population density is 460 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Luunja?

Luunja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.0 inches, with 7.2 inches of snow.

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