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Ruhnu, Estonia

Saare · Estonia

Ruhnu is a small town in Saare, Estonia with a population of 64. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

64 Population 103/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tallinn Timezone

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About Ruhnu

Ruhnu

Ruhnu is an Estonian island in the Gulf of Riga in the Baltic Sea. Its territory of 11.9 square kilometres (4.6 sq mi) is administratively part of Saare maakond (county). Ruhnu lies geographically closer to the coast of Courland on the mainland of Latvia than it is to any point in the rest of Estonia. With less than 150 official residents, the Ruhnu vald (parish) has the smallest population of Estonia's 79 municipalities. Before 1944, it was for centuries populated by ethnic Swedes and traditional Swedish law was used.

People

Population64
Density103/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population64
Population Density103 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates57.8003°, 23.2483°
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn
Country🇪🇪 Estonia
State / ProvinceSaare
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (578 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)

About Ruhnu

Ruhnu is a small town in Estonia (Saare) with a population of 64. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tallinn.

Climate in Ruhnu

Ruhnu 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 593 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 1° 42.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 0.7° 33.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 4.1° 32.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 8.8° 30.8
May 0°C / 32°F - / 14.9° 38.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 19.4° 57.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 22.2° 60.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 22.1° 74.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 17.1° 55.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 11.5° 66.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 7.4° 56.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 4.5° 43.9
Ruhnu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below Estonia avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates57.8003°N, 23.2483°W
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Estonia avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.64"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5.

May 13, 2006 39 km NE of Ventspils, Latvia M2.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in

Ruhnu has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 27°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Ruhnu

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ruhnu põhikool - - - -
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Museums in Ruhnu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buldersi talu ait
Korsi pikktalu kompleks
Ruhnu Museum
Ruhnu muuseum

Libraries in Ruhnu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ruhnu raamatukogu0.0

Hotels in Ruhnu

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Liise Talu Ruhnu saarel

Cafes in Ruhnu

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

YLJES Resto

Monuments in Ruhnu

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Memorial for road accidents
Tulepuri - monument for lost seamen.

Gas Stations in Ruhnu

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EE #1301204566

Airports Near Ruhnu

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuressaare AirportUREMedium Airport
Lube Airfield-Small Airport
Ruhnu Airfield-Small Airport
Talsi Airfield-Small Airport
Žocene Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ruhnu

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ruhnu puukirik
Ruhnu uus kirik

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tallinn
Area
11.9 km² (4.6 mi²)

🇪🇪 About Estonia

Capital Tallinn
Population 1,320,884
Area 45,226 km²
GDP (USD) $41,470,344,395
GDP per capita $30,264
HDI 0.915
Life expectancy 78.5 years
Internet users 93.2%
Urban population 70.7%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Estonian
Calling code +372
TLD .ee
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Estonia

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day uusaasta
Feb 24 Independence Day iseseisvuspäev
Apr 3 Good Friday suur reede
Apr 5 Easter Sunday ülestõusmispühade 1. püha
May 1 Spring Day kevadpüha
May 24 Pentecost nelipühade 1. püha
Jun 23 Victory Day võidupüha and jaanilaupäev
Jun 24 Midsummer Day jaanipäev
Aug 20 Day of Restoration of Independence taasiseseisvumispäev
Dec 24 Christmas Eve jõululaupäev
Dec 25 Christmas Day esimene jõulupüha
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day teine jõulupüha

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruhnu

What is the population of Ruhnu?

Ruhnu has a population of 64 residents and is located in Estonia. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ruhnu?

Ruhnu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

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