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Peltola, Finland

South Karelia · Finland

Peltola is a small town in South Karelia, Finland with a population of 2,165. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,165 Population 103/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population2,165
Density103/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Population2,165
Population Density103 / sq mi
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates61.0547°, 28.1946°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Karelia
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (639 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)

About Peltola

Peltola is a small town in Finland (South Karelia) with a population of 2,165. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Peltola

Peltola 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
Peltola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below Finland avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area21.1 sq mi (54.6 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates61.0547°N, 28.1946°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.03"
Driest Month (May) 1.26"

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 17 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.8 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in Driest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 2.3 in

Peltola has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 17°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and May the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Peltola

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Omenapuun koulu
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Radio Stations near Peltola

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yle Radio Suomi, Lappeenranta AAC 256 kbps

Museums in Peltola

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cavalry Museum
Karjalan Ilmailumuseo
Kotiseututalo Röytty
Lappeenrannan automuseo
Lappeenranta Art Museum
Museum of South Karelia
Saimaan kanavan museo
Wolkoffin talomuseo

Libraries in Peltola

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lappeenrannan pääkirjasto (väistötilat)0.0
Lappeenranta main library Parvi0.0
Lauritsalan kirjasto0.0
LUT Scientific Library0.0
Pontuksen kirjasto0.0
Sammonlahti library0.0
Taipalsaaren Kirjasto0.0
Voisalmen kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Peltola

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Harbour market square
Kauppahalli
Market square

Hotels in Peltola

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sokos Hotel Lappee

Restaurants in Peltola

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Luckiefun's sushibuffet
Neste Kauppakatu
Ravintola Tang Capital
Rosso
Saga Event Venue
VENN Lappeenranta

Cafes in Peltola

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee House
Espresso house
Jungle Juice Bar
Kahvila Kaisla
Picnic
Robert's Coffee

Cinemas in Peltola

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Strand

Theatres in Peltola

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lappeenrannan kaupunginteatteri

Clinics in Peltola

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mehiläinen
Terveystalo Lappeenranta

Gas Stations in Peltola

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Neste
Teboil Express

Banks in Peltola

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordea

Shopping Malls in Peltola

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shopping center Galleria
Shopping center IsoKristiina

Gyms in Peltola

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitness24Seven
Taf Gym

Breweries in Peltola

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tuju

Stadiums & Teams in Peltola

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Peltola

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lappeenranta AirportLPPLarge Airport
Pribylovo Naval Air BaseMedium Airport
Immola AirfieldSmall Airport
Pistohiekan Glider FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Peltola

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Betania
Lappeenrannan helluntaiseurakunta

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 Peltola

What is the population of Peltola?

Peltola has a population of 2,165 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 21.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Peltola?

Peltola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

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