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Rantasalmi, Finland

South Savo · Finland

Rantasalmi is a small town in South Savo, Finland with a population of 3,247. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

3,247 Population 5/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population3,247
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population3,247
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates62.0667°, 28.3000°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Savo
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (612 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.7 inches (25 cm)

About Rantasalmi

Rantasalmi is a small town in Finland (South Savo) with a population of 3,247. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Rantasalmi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average37.9°F
30% below Finland avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area654.0 sq mi (1,693.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates62.0667°N, 28.3000°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 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 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.6 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
December 20°F (-6°C) 2.0 in

Rantasalmi has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Rantasalmi

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rantasalmen yhtenäiskoulu
Rantasalmi High School
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Museums in Rantasalmi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rantasalmen museo

Libraries in Rantasalmi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kangaslammin lähikirjasto0.0
Rantasalmen kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Rantasalmi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Graanin tori

Hotels in Rantasalmi

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HakoApajan Aikhituvat & Rantamökit
Hotelli Rinssi-Eversti
Hotelli Ruusuhovi
Järvisydän
Kuru Resort
Oravi Apartments

Restaurants in Rantasalmi

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Porokylä
Ravintola Solitary

Cafes in Rantasalmi

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metsä Kahvila
Neste Rantasalmi
Porokylä

Theatres in Rantasalmi

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Musiikki- ja teatterisali Tornado

Bus Stations in Rantasalmi

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rantasalmen linja-autoasema

Gas Stations in Rantasalmi

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC S-market Rantasalmi
Neste Rantasalmi

Banks in Rantasalmi

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rantasalmen Osuuspankki

Gyms in Rantasalmi

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FI #4705240132

Golf Courses in Rantasalmi

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rantasalmi Golf

Ski Resorts Near Rantasalmi

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Rantasalmi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Savonlinna AirportSVLMedium Airport
Varkaus AirportVRKMedium Airport
Pistohiekan Glider FieldSmall Airport
Rantasalmi AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rantasalmi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Rantasalmen 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 Rantasalmi

What is the population of Rantasalmi?

Rantasalmi has a population of 3,247 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 654.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rantasalmi?

Rantasalmi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°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 9.7 inches of snow.

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