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Puumala, Finland

South Savo · Finland

Puumala is a small town in South Savo, Finland with a population of 2,693. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

2,693 Population 9/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Puumala

Puumala

Puumala is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the South Savo region. The municipality has a population of 2,081 and covers an area of 1,237.75 square kilometres (477.90 sq mi) of which 443.17 km2 (171.11 sq mi) is water. The population density is 2.62 inhabitants per square kilometre (6.8/sq mi).

People

Population2,693
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population2,693
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Coordinates61.5273°, 28.1750°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Savo
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (617 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)

About Puumala

Puumala is a small town in Finland (South Savo) with a population of 2,693. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Puumala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.8°F
28% below Finland avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area315.2 sq mi (816.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates61.5273°N, 28.1750°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Finland avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.07"
Driest Month (May) 1.22"

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

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.7 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in Driest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
October 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 2.2 in

Puumala has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 17°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Puumala

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Puumalan yhtenäiskoulu
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Radio Stations near Puumala

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yle Radio Suomi, Lappeenranta AAC 256 kbps

Museums in Puumala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Liehtalan museotila
Sahamuseo

Libraries in Puumala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Puumalan kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Puumala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Puumalan satamatori
Puumalan ylätori

Hotels in Puumala

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Valkinhovi

Restaurants in Puumala

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avotuliravintola Pajapirtti
Hovi Bar & Food
Kesäravintola Rantamakasiini
Pistohiekka Resort
Ravintola Koskivahti
Ravintola Poiju
SatamaCafé
Virta

Cafes in Puumala

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elsan kahvila
Maisemakahvila Silta
SEO Puumala

Cinemas in Puumala

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kino Saimaa

Bus Stations in Puumala

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puumala

Gas Stations in Puumala

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Neste Puumala
SEO Puumala

Ski Resorts Near Puumala

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Puumala

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lappeenranta AirportLPPLarge Airport
Varkaus AirportVRKMedium Airport
Immola AirfieldSmall Airport
Pistohiekan Glider FieldSmall Airport
Rantasalmi AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puumala

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Puumalan 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 Puumala

What is the population of Puumala?

Puumala has a population of 2,693 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 315.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puumala?

Puumala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

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