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Piltene, Latvia

Ventspils Municipality · Latvia

Piltene is a small town in Ventspils Municipality, Latvia with a population of 821. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

821 Population 2,105/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
27.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Riga Timezone

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About Piltene

Piltene

Piltene is a town in Ventspils Municipality, in the Courland region of Latvia. The population in 2020 was 909.

People

Population821
Density2,105/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population821
Population Density2,105 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates57.2243°, 21.6744°
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Country🇱🇻 Latvia
State / ProvinceVentspils Municipality
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.6 inches (702 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.2 inches (18 cm)

About Piltene

Piltene is a small town in Latvia (Ventspils Municipality) with a population of 821. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Riga.

Climate in Piltene

Piltene has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 58.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 50.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 32.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 64.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 86.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 64.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 80.8
Piltene has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below Latvia avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density2,105/sq mi
Coordinates57.2243°N, 21.6744°W
TimezoneEurope/Riga

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below Latvia avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M0.0 on May 13, 2006.

May 13, 2006 39 km NE of Ventspils, Latvia M2.5 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Piltene has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 27°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Piltene

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zūru pamatskola
Piltenes vidusskola
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Museums in Piltene

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alsungas novada muzejs
Alsungas pils
Amatu māja
Ēdoles pils
Piejūras brīvdabas muzejs
Science Centre VIZIUM
Senču putekļi Herberta Dorbes memoriālais muzejs
Zūru muzejs

Libraries in Piltene

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alsungas bibliotēka0.0
Gāliņciema bibliotēka0.0
Īvandes pagasta bibliotēka0.0
Krišjāņa Valdemāra Ēdoles pagasta bibliotēka0.0
Padures pagasta bibliotēka0.0
Pārventas bibliotēka0.0
Popes bibliotēka0.0
Užavas bibliotēka0.0
V/A Latvijas neredzīgo bibliotēkas Ventspils filiālbibliotēka0.0
Ventspils bibliotēka0.0
Zūru bibliotēka0.0

Farmers Markets in Piltene

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Suitu tirgus
Tirgus laukums
Ventspils Market

Breweries in Piltene

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Užavas alus
Ventspils Užavas

Stadiums & Teams in Piltene

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Piltene

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liepāja International AirportLPXLarge Airport
Cīrava AirfieldSmall Airport
Dundaga AirfieldSmall Airport
Gudenieku lidlauksSmall Airport
Saraiķi lidlauksSmall Airport
Skrunda AirfieldSmall Airport
Vārmes lidlauksSmall Airport
Ventspils International AirportVNTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Piltene

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Landzes luterāņu baznīca
Piltenes baptistu baznīca
Piltenes evanģēliski luteriskā baznīca

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Riga
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Area
5.4 km² (2.1 mi²)
Founded
1557
Postal Code
LV-3620

🇱🇻 About Latvia

Capital Riga
Population 1,926,542
Area 64,589 km²
GDP (USD) $42,779,550,937
GDP per capita $22,710
HDI 0.879
Life expectancy 75.7 years
Internet users 92.2%
Urban population 68.4%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Latvian
Calling code +371
TLD .lv
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Latvia

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jaungada diena
Apr 3 Good Friday Lielā Piektdiena
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pirmās Lieldienas
Apr 6 Easter Monday Otrās Lieldienas
May 1 Day of the Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of Latvia Latvijas Republikas Satversmes sapulces sasaukšanas diena
May 1 Labour Day Darba svētki
May 4 Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena
May 10 Mother's Day Mātes diena
May 24 Pentecost Vasarsvētki
Jun 23 Līgo Day Līgo diena
Jun 24 Jāņi Day Jāņu diena
Nov 18 Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Ziemassvētku vakars
Dec 25 Christmas Day Pirmie Ziemassvētki
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Otrie Ziemassvētki
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Vecgada diena

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Frequently Asked Questions About Piltene

What is the population of Piltene?

Piltene has a population of 821 residents and is located in Latvia. The population density is 2,105 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Piltene?

Piltene has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches, with 7.2 inches of snow.

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