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Pieksämäki, Finland

South Savo · Finland

Pieksämäki is a small city in South Savo, Finland with a population of 17,243. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

17,243 Population 22/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population17,243
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Population17,243
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates62.3000°, 27.1333°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Savo
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (635 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.9 inches (25 cm)

About Pieksämäki

Pieksämäki is a small city in Finland (South Savo) with a population of 17,243. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Pieksämäki

Pieksämäki has an average annual temperature of 3.7°C (39°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-9.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 910 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.8°C / 14°F -28.5° / 1° 63.7
Feb -7.8°C / 18°F -25.3° / 1.1° 60.6
Mar -4.1°C / 25°F -19.6° / 2.1° 51.4
Apr 1.7°C / 35°F -8.8° / 13.9° 57.4
May 9.4°C / 49°F -2.3° / 22° 73.7
Jun 16.9°C / 62°F 6.4° / 27.8° 74.6
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 10° / 27.1° 116.8
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 8.2° / 25° 92.4
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 2.8° / 19.3° 83.4
Oct 4.2°C / 39°F -4.1° / 12.2° 93.1
Nov -2.8°C / 27°F -15.9° / 5.9° 78.6
Dec -7.8°C / 18°F -19.1° / 1.2° 64.6
Pieksämäki has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 61°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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.3°F
31% below Finland avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area781.3 sq mi (2,023.6 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates62.3000°N, 27.1333°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 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 M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
October 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.9 in

Pieksämäki has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 16°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Pieksämäki

Institution Type Founded Website
Diak Itä-Suomi, Pieksämäen toimipiste University
DiakHub Itä-Suomi: Pieksämäen toimipiste College

Schools in Pieksämäki

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Niskamäen koulu
Nikkarilan metsäoppilaitos
Esedu Pieksämäki
Esedu Pieksämäki
STEP-koulutus, Pieksämäen kampus
Harjun koulu
Bovallius -ammattiopisto
Esedu Pieksämäki
Kontiopuiston koulu
Pieksämäen lukio
Ammattiopisto Spesia Pieksämäki
Hiekanpään koulu
Etelä-Savon ammattiopisto, Hiekanpään teknologiatalo
Maaselän päiväkotikoulu
Sateenkaaren erityiskoulu
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Radio Stations near Pieksämäki

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Pieksämäki

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Savo railway museum

Libraries in Pieksämäki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pieksämäen kaupunginkirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Pieksämäki

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pieksämäen kauppatori

Hotels in Pieksämäki

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ysihotelli

Restaurants in Pieksämäki

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Pieksamäki
Anolan Kanaravintola
Blancco
Kari Tapio Paalupaikka Areena
Lomatrio
Morton Konttiravintola
Pizzeria el Centro
Pizzeria Revontuli
Ravintola Blancco
Ravintola Taica
Ronaz Bistro

Cafes in Pieksämäki

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Kahvipapu
Kahvila-Ravintola Millaano
Linnan Cafe
Moilas
Torikahvila Mailuska

Cinemas in Pieksämäki

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kinomania

Theatres in Pieksämäki

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Poleeni

Dentists in Pieksämäki

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oral
Oral Hammaslaboratorio Erikoishammasteknikko

Train Stations in Pieksämäki

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pieksämäki

Bus Stations in Pieksämäki

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pieksämäki matkakeskus

Gas Stations in Pieksämäki

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Pieksämäki
ABC Prisma Pieksämäki
Neste
Neste Express Pieksämäki Länsiväylä
Neste Truck Pieksämäki Länsiväylä
SEO Lomatrio Automaatti
St1 automaatti Pieksämäki
Teboil Pieksämäki

Gyms in Pieksämäki

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monofix
Power4Life

Golf Courses in Pieksämäki

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anola Golf

Ski Resorts Near Pieksämäki

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tornimäen laskettelukeskus 0.0 $0
Puijon hyppyrimäet 0.0 $0

Airports Near Pieksämäki

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuopio AirportKUOLarge Airport
Mikkeli AirportMIKMedium Airport
Varkaus AirportVRKMedium Airport
Pieksämäki AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pieksämäki

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posti

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pieksämäki

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pieksämäen helluntaiseurakunta
Pieksämäen uusi kirkko
Pieksämäen vanha kirkko
Pieksämäen vapaaseurakunta
Ristikiven kirkko
Vaalijala Church

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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 Pieksämäki

What is the population of Pieksämäki?

Pieksämäki has a population of 17,243 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 781.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pieksämäki?

Pieksämäki has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches, with 9.9 inches of snow.

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