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Pļaviņas, Latvia

Aizkraukle Municipality · Latvia

Pļaviņas is a small town in Aizkraukle Municipality, Latvia with a population of 2,864. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,864 Population 1,053/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
26.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Riga Timezone

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About Pļaviņas

Pļaviņas

Pļaviņas is a town in Aizkraukle Municipality in Latvia. The town is located on the Daugava river. The population in 2020 was 2,974. Latvian law defines the town of Pļaviņas as belonging partly to the Vidzeme region and partly to Latgale.

People

Population2,864
Density1,053/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain26.8 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population2,864
Population Density1,053 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates56.6178°, 25.7255°
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Country🇱🇻 Latvia
State / ProvinceAizkraukle Municipality
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.8 inches (680 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)

About Pļaviņas

Pļaviņas is a small town in Latvia (Aizkraukle Municipality) with a population of 2,864. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Riga.

Pļaviņas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below Latvia avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density1,053/sq mi
Coordinates56.6178°N, 25.7255°W
TimezoneEurope/Riga

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
30% below Latvia avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
October 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Pļaviņas has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Pļaviņas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jēkabpils history museum
Salas vidusskolas muzejs
Sēļu sēta

Libraries in Pļaviņas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jēkabpils pilsētas bibliotēka0.0
Klintaines pagasta bibliotēka0.0
Pļaviņu bibliotēka0.0
Salas novada Sēlpils 1. bibliotēka0.0
Vestienas pagasta bibliotēka0.0

Farmers Markets in Pļaviņas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gaļas nams
Jēkabpils tirgus
Pļaviņu Zaļais tirgus
Zaļais tirgus

Restaurants in Pļaviņas

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kafevego

Cafes in Pļaviņas

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Liepkalni
Velniņi

Theatres in Pļaviņas

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kalsnavas Estrāde
Oliņkalna estrāde

Castles in Pļaviņas

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zviedru skansts

Train Stations in Pļaviņas

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jaunkalsnava
Pļaviņas
Veseta

Bus Stations in Pļaviņas

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pļaviņas

Gas Stations in Pļaviņas

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astarte
Viada
Virši

Stadiums & Teams in Pļaviņas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pļaviņas

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jēkabpils Air Base-Medium Airport
Biržu lidlauks-Small Airport
Cēsis Airfield-Small Airport
Cēsis Airfield (old)-Small Airport
Gančauski Airfield-Small Airport
Griva Airfield-Small Airport
Madliena Airfield-Small Airport
Mežāre Airstrip-Small Airport
Nereta Airstrip-Small Airport
Praulienas lidlauks-Small Airport
Rokiškio aerodromas-Small Airport
Taurene Airfield-Small Airport
Zasa Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pļaviņas

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gostiņu luterāņu baznīca
Lokstenes svētnīca
Sēlpils luterāņu baznīca

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

Timezone
Europe/Riga
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Area
5.7 km² (2.2 mi²)
Founded
1927
Postal Code
LV-5120

🇱🇻 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 Pļaviņas

What is the population of Pļaviņas?

Pļaviņas has a population of 2,864 residents and is located in Latvia. The population density is 1,053 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pļaviņas?

Pļaviņas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

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