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Rakvere, Estonia
Lääne-Virumaa · Estonia
Rakvere is a small city in Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia with a population of 14,984. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
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About Rakvere
Rakvere is the administrative center, or county seat, of Lääne-Viru County in northern Estonia, about 100 km southeast of Tallinn and 20 km south of the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea. In 2022, Rakvere was one of 10 ACES European Towns of Sport. In 2023, Rakvere won the Green Destinations' Silver Award after having been selected in 2021 as part of the Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,984 |
| Population Density | 3,611 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.3481°, 26.3578° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tallinn |
| Country | 🇪🇪 Estonia |
| State / Province | Lääne-Virumaa |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.1 inches (613 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.7 inches (20 cm) |
About Rakvere
Rakvere is a small city in Estonia (Lääne-Virumaa) with a population of 14,984. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tallinn.
Climate in Rakvere
Rakvere has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.5°C), the coldest is Feb (-4°C). Average annual precipitation is 573 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below Estonia avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,611/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.3481°N, 26.3578°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tallinn |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in |
Rakvere has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Rakvere
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rescue School | College | — | — |
Schools in Rakvere
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakvere Waldorfkool | — | — | — | — |
| Rakvere Eragümnaasium | — | — | — | — |
| Rakvere Ametikool | — | — | — | — |
| Rakvere põhikool | — | — | — | — |
| Rakvere Reaalkool | — | — | — | — |
| Rakvere Vabaduse Kool | — | — | — | — |
| Rakvere Riigigümnaasium | — | — | — | — |
| Rakvere Vabaduse Kool - Tallinna tn maja | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Rakvere
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Rakvere
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eesti Politseimuuseum | ||||
| Kalame Farm Museum | ||||
| Kunda Cement Museum | ||||
| Paemuuseum | ||||
| Rakvere Citizen's Home Museum | ||||
| Rehbinder's House | ||||
| Tamsalu Museum | ||||
| Väike-Maarja Museum | ||||
| Vao tornlinnus |
Libraries in Rakvere
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karepa raamatukogu | 0.0 | |||||
| Lääne-Virumaa keskraamatukogu | 0.0 | |||||
| Tamsalu raamatukogu | 0.0 | |||||
| Viru-Jaagupi Raamatukogu | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rakvere
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakvere turg |
Hotels in Rakvere
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rakvere
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rakvere
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Rakvere
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rakvere
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Rakvere
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rakvere
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rakvere
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rakvere
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rakvere
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rakvere
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rakvere
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Rakvere
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rakvere
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rakvere
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rakvere
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Matka-Lüganuse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rakvere Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rakvere
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Rakvere post office (Omniva) |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Rakvere
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Katko | ||
| Woibifer |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rakvere
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Jehoova tunnistajate kuningriigisaal | |
| Rakvere adventkirik | |
| Rakvere Jumalaema Sündimise kirik | |
| Rakvere Karmeli palvela | |
| Rakvere kirik | |
| Rakvere metodisti kirik |
Quick Facts
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Rakvere
Public Holidays in Estonia
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Rakvere?
Rakvere has a population of 14,984 residents and is located in Estonia. The population density is 3,611 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rakvere?
Rakvere 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 63°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 7.7 inches of snow.