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Nuijamaa, Finland

South Karelia · Finland

Nuijamaa is a small town in South Karelia, Finland with a population of 1,199. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,199 Population 1/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
26.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Nuijamaa

Nuijamaa

Nuijamaa is a former municipality in the province of South Karelia in Finland. The municipality had 1,199 inhabitants and an area of 136 km² in 1988. Nuijamaa was a Finnish-speaking municipality. Nuijamaa bordered the municipalities of Lappee, Lappeenranta, Lauritsala, Taipalsaari, Lemi, Luumäki, Ylämaa, and Joutseno. It also shared a border with Russia. It is 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Nuijamaa to the city center of Lappeenranta and 39 kilometres (24 mi) to the medieval town of Vyborg, Russia.

People

Population1,199
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population1,199
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates60.9601°, 28.5510°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Karelia
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (662 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.8 inches (25 cm)

About Nuijamaa

Nuijamaa is a small town in Finland (South Karelia) with a population of 1,199. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Nuijamaa

Nuijamaa 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
Nuijamaa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below Finland avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area994.8 sq mi (2,576.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates60.9601°N, 28.5510°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

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 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.7 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
October 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 2.4 in

Nuijamaa has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 18°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Nuijamaa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nuijamaan koulu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Nuijamaa

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Nuijamaa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Council House Tower
Etelä-Karjalan Automuseo
Karjalainen kotitalo
Nuijamaan pitäjänmuseo
Nuijamaan pitäjänmuseo
Saimaan kanavan museo
St. Hyacinth's Church
Teollisuustyöväen asuntomuseo
Veteran’s Home Museum
Virkin salotupa
Артгауз
Военный музей Карельского перешейка
Выборг космический
Краеведческий музей

Libraries in Nuijamaa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Joutsenon kirjasto0.0
Library Imatra0.0
Library Korvenkylä0.0
Nuijamaan kirjasto0.0
Pontuksen kirjasto0.0
Pulpin kirjasto0.0
Межпоселенческая библиотека0.0
Селезнёвская сельская библиотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Nuijamaa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Imatrankosken tori
Joutsenon tori
Центральный рынок

Cafes in Nuijamaa

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Disa's fish
Konnunsuon Baari

Train Stations in Nuijamaa

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vainikkala

Breweries in Nuijamaa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Старый каретник

Stadiums & Teams in Nuijamaa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nuijamaa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lappeenranta AirportLPPLarge Airport
Pribylovo Naval Air Base-Medium Airport
Immola Airfield-Small Airport
Pistohiekan Glider Field-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nuijamaa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuijamaan kirkko

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Nuijamaa

What is the population of Nuijamaa?

Nuijamaa has a population of 1,199 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 994.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nuijamaa?

Nuijamaa 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 63°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.

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