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Nurmes, Finland

North Karelia · Finland

Nurmes is a small city in North Karelia, Finland with a population of 8,924. Elevation: 299 ft (91 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

8,924 Population 9/sq mi density
299 ft Elevation 91 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
24.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population8,924
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Population8,924
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Coordinates63.5421°, 29.1397°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceNorth Karelia
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (622 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)

About Nurmes

Nurmes is a small city in Finland (North Karelia) with a population of 8,924. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet (91 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Nurmes

Nurmes has an average annual temperature of 2.5°C (37°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.9°C), the coldest is Feb (-9.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.7°C / 15°F -13.5° / -5.9° 45.0
Feb -9.8°C / 14°F -14.2° / -5.4° 38.1
Mar -4.9°C / 23°F -9.9° / 0.1° 34.5
Apr 1.4°C / 35°F -3.7° / 6.5° 33.0
May 7.9°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.9° 49.2
Jun 13°C / 55°F 7.1° / 18.9° 69.9
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 10.2° / 21.6° 83.6
Aug 13.7°C / 57°F 8.4° / 19° 69.7
Sep 8.8°C / 48°F 4.3° / 13.2° 68.9
Oct 2.9°C / 37°F 0.1° / 5.7° 62.4
Nov -2.2°C / 28°F -4.6° / 0.2° 56.3
Dec -6.6°C / 20°F -9.8° / -3.4° 56.7
Nurmes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 12°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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.3°F
35% below Finland avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area1,045.8 sq mi (2,708.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates63.5421°N, 29.1397°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

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 M3.9 139 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 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
October 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.8 in

Nurmes has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 12°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Nurmes

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kirkkokadun koulu
Porokylän koulu
Riveria, Nurmeksen koulutusyksikkö
Nurmeksen lukio
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Museums in Nurmes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ikolan museo
Kötsin museo

Libraries in Nurmes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nurmeksen kaupunginkirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Nurmes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Nurmeksen kauppatori
Porokylän tori

Hotels in Nurmes

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Break Sokos Hotel Bomba
Hyvärilä Kartanohotelli

Restaurants in Nurmes

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Nurmes
Bomba
Buolu Cafe & Ristorante
Kaneli Lunch & Cafe

Cafes in Nurmes

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Nurmes
Haikolan talo
Kahvila-konditoria Supikas
Nurmes Harbour Café

Cinemas in Nurmes

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kino Hannikainen

Theatres in Nurmes

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kesäteatteri

Dentists in Nurmes

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pielisen Purenta

Veterinaries in Nurmes

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nurmeksen eläinlääkäri

Train Stations in Nurmes

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nurmes

Bus Stations in Nurmes

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nurmes

Gas Stations in Nurmes

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Nurmes
Neste Truck Nurmes
St1 Automaatti Nurmes

Banks in Nurmes

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Osuuspankki

Golf Courses in Nurmes

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Driving range
Pielis-golf

Ski Resorts Near Nurmes

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Nurmes

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuhmo AirfieldSmall Airport
Lieksa Nurmes AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nurmes

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bomban Tsasouna
Nurmeksen helluntaiseurakunta
Nurmeksen kirkko
Nurmeksen ortodoksinen kirkko
Rukoushuone
Siunauskappeli

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 Nurmes

What is the population of Nurmes?

Nurmes has a population of 8,924 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,045.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nurmes?

Nurmes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 12°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 24.5 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

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