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Punkaharju, Finland

South Savo · Finland

Punkaharju is a small town in South Savo, Finland with a population of 3,984. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

3,984 Population 2/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Punkaharju

Punkaharju

Punkaharju is a former municipality of Finland. It was consolidated with the town of Savonlinna on January 1, 2013.

People

Population3,984
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Population3,984
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates61.7588°, 29.3884°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Savo
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (598 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.4 inches (24 cm)

About Punkaharju

Punkaharju is a small town in Finland (South Savo) with a population of 3,984. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Punkaharju has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.0°F
30% below Finland avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area1,713.8 sq mi (4,438.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates61.7588°N, 29.3884°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.18"

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 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.0 in

Punkaharju has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Punkaharju

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Punkaharjun koulu
Punkaharjun koulu
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Museums in Punkaharju

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Johanna Oras Art Manor
Kerimaki Local Museum
Kotiseutumuseo
Lusto - Finnish Forest Museum
Parikkala Dairy Museum
Parikkala Handicraft Centre
Parikkala Local History Museum, Hauta-Olli’s Cottage

Libraries in Punkaharju

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Kerimaki0.0
Parikkalan kirjasto0.0
Punkaharju Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Punkaharju

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kerimäki market place

Hotels in Punkaharju

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotelli Punkaharju
Kruunupuisto
Punkaharjun Lomahovi
Rantakatti

Restaurants in Punkaharju

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kesäravintola Wanha Koulu
Kota Grill House
Matkailukeskus Harjun Portti
Paviljonki
Ravintola Kuhankeittäjä
Ravintola Mëtsa

Cafes in Punkaharju

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Rantakivi
Hepokatti
Inkeritalo
Pullaposki

Theme Parks in Punkaharju

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vesi- ja puuhapuisto Kesämaa

Train Stations in Punkaharju

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Punkaharju

Gas Stations in Punkaharju

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SEO kylmäasema
Shell Savonlinna Punkaharju

Ski Resorts Near Punkaharju

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ruunarinteet 0.0 $0

Airports Near Punkaharju

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kitee AirportKTQMedium Airport
Savonlinna AirportSVLMedium Airport
Immola AirfieldSmall Airport
Punkaharju AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Punkaharju

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Punkaharjun helluntaiseurakunta
Punkaharjun kirkko

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 Punkaharju

What is the population of Punkaharju?

Punkaharju has a population of 3,984 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,713.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Punkaharju?

Punkaharju has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches, with 9.4 inches of snow.

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