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Põltsamaa, Estonia
Jõgevamaa · Estonia
Põltsamaa is a small town in Jõgevamaa, Estonia with a population of 3,933. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Põltsamaa
Põltsamaa is a town in Põltsamaa Parish, Jõgeva County, in central Estonia. The town stands on the Põltsamaa River, and it features a 13th-century castle.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,933 |
| Population Density | 1,703 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 58.6525°, 25.9706° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tallinn |
| Country | 🇪🇪 Estonia |
| State / Province | Jõgevamaa |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.7 inches (652 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.7 inches (22 cm) |
About Põltsamaa
Põltsamaa is a small town in Estonia (Jõgevamaa) with a population of 3,933. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tallinn.
Climate in Põltsamaa
Põltsamaa 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 723 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below Estonia avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.6525°N, 25.9706°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tallinn |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in |
Põltsamaa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").
Schools in Põltsamaa
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lustivere Kool, Põltsamaa Ühisgümnaasiumi õppekoht | - | - | - | - |
| Põltsamaa Ühisgümnaasium | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Põltsamaa
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmari tantsuõhtu 24/7 | dance, folk | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Sky Plus D'N'B | dnb, drum 'n' bass | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Hits Show Radio | dance, electronic | MP3 |
Museums in Põltsamaa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonian Dairy Museum | ||||
| Estonian Press Museum | ||||
| Kolga-Jaani school museum | ||||
| Meleski klaasimuuseum | ||||
| Päinurme koduloomuuseum | ||||
| Põltsamaa Aleksandrikooli muuseumituba | ||||
| Põltsamaa Museum | ||||
| Rutikvere meierei |
Libraries in Põltsamaa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Põltsamaa Raamatukogu | 0.0 | |||||
| Tapiku raamatukogu | 0.0 | |||||
| Umbusi Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Põltsamaa
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Põltsamaa
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Põltsamaa
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Põltsamaa
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Põltsamaa
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Põltsamaa
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Põltsamaa
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Põltsamaa
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tehvandi Snowpark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Valgehobusemäe suusa- ja puhkekeskus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sitsimägi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Müramägi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Põltsamaa
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tartu Airport | TAY | Medium Airport |
| Karksi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rakvere Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Riidaja Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tõutsi Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Viljandi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Põltsamaa
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Omniva | |
| Põltsamaa postkontor |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Põltsamaa
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Põltsamaa adventkoguduse hoone | |
| Põltsamaa kirik | |
| Põltsamaa Pühavaimu kirik |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Estonia
12 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Põltsamaa
What is the population of Põltsamaa?
Põltsamaa has a population of 3,933 residents and is located in Estonia. The population density is 1,703 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Põltsamaa?
Põltsamaa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.