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Merijärvi, Finland

North Ostrobothnia · Finland

Merijärvi is a small town in North Ostrobothnia, Finland with a population of 1,032. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

1,032 Population 423/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Merijärvi

Merijärvi

Merijärvi is a municipality of Finland.

People

Population1,032
Density423/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population1,032
Population Density423 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates64.3000°, 24.4500°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceNorth Ostrobothnia
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)

About Merijärvi

Merijärvi is a small town in Finland (North Ostrobothnia) with a population of 1,032. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Merijärvi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.0°F
33% below Finland avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density423/sq mi
Coordinates64.3000°N, 24.4500°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Finland avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 19, 2016.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 125 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.3 in
February 15°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.0 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.0 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
September 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
October 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in

Merijärvi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 15°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Merijärvi

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Koivupuhdon koulu
Petäjäskosken koulu
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Museums in Merijärvi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alavieskan kotiseutumuseo
Annalan kotiseutumuseo
Merijärven kotiseutumuseo

Libraries in Merijärvi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alavieskan kirjasto0.0
Kaupunginkirjasto0.0
Library Alavieska0.0
Library Centria Ylivieska0.0
Merijärven kunnankirjasto0.0
Pyhäjoen kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Merijärvi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kasarmintori

Cafes in Merijärvi

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Huoltis

Gas Stations in Merijärvi

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SEO Merijärvi

Banks in Merijärvi

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Suomenselän Osuuspankki

Airports Near Merijärvi

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ylivieska AirfieldYLIMedium Airport
Hailuoto AirfieldSmall Airport
Kalajoki AirfieldSmall Airport
Kannus AirfieldSmall Airport
Raahe Pattijoki AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Merijärvi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Merijärven 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 Merijärvi

What is the population of Merijärvi?

Merijärvi has a population of 1,032 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 423 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Merijärvi?

Merijärvi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

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