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Petäjävesi, Finland
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Petäjävesi is a small town in Central Finland, Finland with a population of 3,548. Elevation: 453 ft (138 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 3,548 |
| Population Density | 21 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Coordinates | 62.2500°, 25.2000° |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
| Country | 🇫🇮 Finland |
| State / Province | Central Finland |
| Average Temperature | 38°F (3°C) |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.1 inches (638 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.8 inches (25 cm) |
About Petäjävesi
Petäjävesi is a small town in Finland (Central Finland) with a population of 3,548. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet (138 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.
Climate in Petäjävesi
Petäjävesi has an average annual temperature of 3.7°C (39°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Feb (-7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 619 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below Finland avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 173.2 sq mi (448.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.2500°N, 25.2000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in |
Petäjävesi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 16°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.2").
Schools in Petäjävesi
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petäjäveden lukio | — | — | — | — |
| Kirkonkylän koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Petäjäveden yläaste | — | — | — | — |
| Kintauden koulu | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Petäjävesi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Petäjävesi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petäjävesi Old Church | ||||
| Radio and Telephone Museum | ||||
| Road Traffic Museum of Central Finland |
Libraries in Petäjävesi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petäjävesi Library | 0.0 |
Clinics in Petäjävesi
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Petäjävesi
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Petäjävesi
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Petäjävesi
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Petäjävesi
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Petäjävesi
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiihtokeskus Himosvuori | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Luoteis-Himos | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Riihivuori Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Petäjävesi
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Halli Airport | KEV | Medium Airport |
| Jyväskylä Airport | JYV | Medium Airport |
| Mänttä - Sassi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Petäjävesi
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Petäjävesi Old Church | Cultural | 1994 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Petäjävesi
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Petäjäveden baptistiseurakunta | |
| Petäjäveden uusi kirkko | |
| Petäjävesi Old Church |
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Public Holidays in Finland
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What is the population of Petäjävesi?
Petäjävesi has a population of 3,548 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 173.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Petäjävesi?
Petäjävesi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.