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Paldiski, Estonia

Harjumaa · Estonia

Paldiski is a small town in Harjumaa, Estonia with a population of 3,542. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

3,542 Population 153/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
24.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tallinn Timezone

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About Paldiski

Paldiski

Paldiski is a seaside town in northwestern Estonia on the Pakri Peninsula. The town is adjacent to the Pakri islands in the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea. It is the administrative centre of the Lääne-Harju Parish in Harju County.

People

Population3,542
Density153/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain24.8 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population3,542
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates59.3567°, 24.0531°
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn
Country🇪🇪 Estonia
State / ProvinceHarjumaa
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation24.8 inches (631 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.5 inches (17 cm)

About Paldiski

Paldiski is a small town in Estonia (Harjumaa) with a population of 3,542. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tallinn.

Climate in Paldiski

Paldiski has an average annual temperature of 6.5°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Feb (-3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 693 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.5°C / 28°F -5.6° / 0.6° 56.3
Feb -3.4°C / 26°F -6.5° / -0.3° 39.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F -3.9° / 3.9° 37.6
Apr 4.4°C / 40°F 0.7° / 8° 33.7
May 9.4°C / 49°F 5.1° / 13.7° 37.9
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 9.8° / 17.7° 65.6
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 13.2° / 21.5° 81.8
Aug 16.7°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21.1° 79.8
Sep 12.4°C / 54°F 8.3° / 16.4° 56.5
Oct 7.2°C / 45°F 3.8° / 10.7° 82.5
Nov 2.9°C / 37°F -0.2° / 6.1° 64.3
Dec -0.1°C / 32°F -3.4° / 3.1° 56.8
Paldiski has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below Estonia avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area23.1 sq mi (59.9 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates59.3567°N, 24.0531°W
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below Estonia avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"
Driest Month (May) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M0.0 on May 12, 2005.

Mar 9, 2005 56 km ESE of Kökar, Aland Islands M2.8 132 km
May 12, 2005 29 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 58 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 55 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 53 km
May 24, 1995 8 km ENE of Nagu, Finland M2.7 147 km
Mar 9, 2005 Baltic Sea M2.6 109 km
Mar 9, 2005 30 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.6 111 km
Mar 9, 2005 49 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.2 in Driest
June 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Paldiski has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and May the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Paldiski

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Paldiski Vene Põhikool
Paldiski Ühisgümnaasium
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Radio Stations near Paldiski

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vikerraadio news, talk MP3
Retro FM (RU) retro MP3 256 kbps
Raadio KUKU talk MP3 128 kbps
Sky Plus pop MP3 320 kbps
Hitmix Estonia MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Paldiski

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amandus Adamson Museum
Padise klooster
Shloss Fall

Hotels in Paldiski

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pedase Hotel

Restaurants in Paldiski

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peetri Pizza
tavern Peetri Toll

Cafes in Paldiski

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kohvik
Pakri Parun Cafe

Train Stations in Paldiski

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paldiski

Gas Stations in Paldiski

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alexela

Airports Near Paldiski

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ämari Air BaseMedium Airport
Aespa AirfieldSmall Airport
Humala AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyckholm AirstripSmall Airport
Paslepa AirfieldSmall Airport
Rapla AirfieldSmall Airport
Tallinn West AerodromeSmall Airport
Teenuse-Saare AerodromeSmall Airport
Torbacka AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Paldiski

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Omniva

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paldiski

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
EELK Paldiski Nikolai kirik
EMK Paldiski kogudus
Paldiski Püha Georgi kirik
Paldiski Radoneži vaga Sergi kirik
Paldiski Suurmärter Panteleimoni kirik
Suur-Pakri kirik
Väike-Pakri kirik

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tallinn
Area
59.9 km² (23.1 mi²)
Founded
1783
Postal Code
76806

🇪🇪 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 Paldiski

What is the population of Paldiski?

Paldiski has a population of 3,542 residents and is located in Estonia. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 23.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paldiski?

Paldiski has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.

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