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Ruskeala, Russia

Karelia · Russia

Ruskeala is a small town in Karelia, Russia with a population of 3,000. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

3,000 Population 518/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Moscow Timezone

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About Ruskeala

Ruskeala

Ruskeala is a rural locality under the administrative jurisdiction of the town of republic significance of Sortavala in the Republic of Karelia, Russia. Within the framework of municipal divisions, Ruskeala is a part of Kaalamskoye Rural Settlement in Sortavalsky Municipal District.

People

Population3,000
Density518/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population3,000
Population Density518 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates61.9319°, 30.5890°
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceKarelia
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.5 inches (647 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.6 inches (27 cm)

About Ruskeala

Ruskeala is a small town in Russia (Karelia) with a population of 3,000. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Moscow.

Climate in Ruskeala

Ruskeala has an average annual temperature of 4.3°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.3°C), the coldest is Feb (-7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 680 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.3°C / 19°F -10.3° / -4.3° 49.2
Feb -7.5°C / 19°F -10.9° / -4.1° 41.1
Mar -3.2°C / 26°F -7.2° / 0.8° 39.1
Apr 2.8°C / 37°F -1.7° / 7.2° 32.7
May 9°C / 48°F 3.7° / 14.4° 46.0
Jun 14°C / 57°F 9° / 19° 61.2
Jul 17.3°C / 63°F 12.6° / 22° 65.7
Aug 15.6°C / 60°F 11.1° / 20° 81.0
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 6.8° / 14.3° 59.8
Oct 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.3° 72.3
Nov -0.5°C / 31°F -2.6° / 1.7° 67.3
Dec -4.2°C / 24°F -6.8° / -1.7° 64.9
Ruskeala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.2°F
31% below Russia avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density518/sq mi
Coordinates61.9319°N, 30.5890°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Russia avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.30"

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 M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
October 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.3 in

Ruskeala has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 15°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Ruskeala

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Школа
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Radio Stations near Ruskeala

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ruskeala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bastion Historical Park
Regional Museum of North Ladoga
Sortavala military glory museum
Военно-исторический музей имени полковника А.Л.Бондарева
Выставочный зал К.А. Гоголева
Обитель ангелов
Сад Камней

Libraries in Ruskeala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Вяртсильская городская библиотека0.0
Кааламская сельская библиотека0.0
Рускеальская сельская библиотека0.0
Сортавальская межпоселенческая районная библиотека0.0
Центральная детская библиотека0.0

Hotels in Ruskeala

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Атлантика
База отдыха "Черные камни"
Кирха
Т
Царь Горы
Экогостиница

Cafes in Ruskeala

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Norden Beef
Лето
Роснефть

Zoos in Ruskeala

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Карельский зоопарк
Павлины

Theme Parks in Ruskeala

3 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ruskeala Mountain Park
Калевала
Рускеальские водопады

Clinics in Ruskeala

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ФАП

Train Stations in Ruskeala

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaalamo
Matkaselka

Gas Stations in Ruskeala

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil
Роснефть

Banks in Ruskeala

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sberbank

Stadiums & Teams in Ruskeala

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ruskeala

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Ruskeala

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kitee AirportKTQMedium Airport

Post Offices in Ruskeala

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
186754
Отделение почтовой связи 186770

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ruskeala

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Кирха

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Moscow

🇷🇺 About Russia

Capital Moscow
Population 144,478,050
Area 17,100,000 km²
GDP (USD) $2,071,505,725,031
GDP per capita $14,159
HDI 0.822
Life expectancy 73.3 years
Internet users 92.3%
Urban population 75.0%
Currency RUB (Ruble)
Languages Russian
Calling code +7
TLD .ru
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Russia

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Новый год
Jan 2 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 3 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 4 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 5 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 6 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Рождество Христово
Feb 23 Defender of the Fatherland Day День защитника Отечества
Mar 8 International Women's Day Международный женский день
May 1 Labour Day День труда
May 9 Victory Day День Победы
Jun 12 Russia Day День России
Nov 4 Unity Day День народного единства

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruskeala

What is the population of Ruskeala?

Ruskeala has a population of 3,000 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 518 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ruskeala?

Ruskeala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

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