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Salacgrīva, Latvia

Limbaži Municipality · Latvia

Salacgrīva is a small town in Limbaži Municipality, Latvia with a population of 2,480. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

2,480 Population 487/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Riga Timezone

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About Salacgrīva

Salacgrīva

Salacgrīva is a town in Limbaži Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia. The centre of the area surrounding Salacgrīva is the mouth of Salaca River, and the town's name literally means "Mouth of Salaca" in Latvian. Since 2007, it is famous for hosting Positivus Festival every July for 3 days attracting thousands of tourists.

People

Population2,480
Density487/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population2,480
Population Density487 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates57.7531°, 24.3590°
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Country🇱🇻 Latvia
State / ProvinceLimbaži Municipality
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (636 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.4 inches (21 cm)

About Salacgrīva

Salacgrīva is a small town in Latvia (Limbaži Municipality) with a population of 2,480. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Riga.

Salacgrīva has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below Latvia avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density487/sq mi
Coordinates57.7531°N, 24.3590°W
TimezoneEurope/Riga

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Latvia avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M0.0 on May 13, 2006.

May 13, 2006 39 km NE of Ventspils, Latvia M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
November 35°F (1°C) 2.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Salacgrīva has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Salacgrīva

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Salacgrīvas vidusskola
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Museums in Salacgrīva

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of Ainaži Naval School
nēģu muzejs
Ugunsdzēsēju muzejs

Libraries in Salacgrīva

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kabli raamatukogu0.0
Svētciema bibliotēka0.0

Hotels in Salacgrīva

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kapteiņu osta

Restaurants in Salacgrīva

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ab initio
Kapteiņu osta
Rakari

Cafes in Salacgrīva

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kambīze

Gas Stations in Salacgrīva

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Viada
Virši

Airports Near Salacgrīva

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pärnu AirportEPUMedium Airport
Ādaži AirfieldSmall Airport
Aloja AirstripSmall Airport
Kihnu AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbaži AirfieldSmall Airport
Ragana AirstripSmall Airport
Stalbe AirfieldSmall Airport
Vitrupe AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salacgrīva

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lielsalacas Luterāņu baznīca
Salacgrīvas Svētās Dievmātes Patvēruma pareizticīgo baznīca
Salacgrīvas Svētās Marijas Goreti katoļu baznīca

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Riga
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Area
12.4 km² (4.8 mi²)
Founded
1928
Postal Code
LV-4033
Website
salacgriva.lv/
Twinned With
Handewitt, Nyköping Municipality

🇱🇻 About Latvia

Capital Riga
Population 1,926,542
Area 64,589 km²
GDP (USD) $42,779,550,937
GDP per capita $22,710
HDI 0.879
Life expectancy 75.7 years
Internet users 92.2%
Urban population 68.4%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Latvian
Calling code +371
TLD .lv
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Latvia

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jaungada diena
Apr 3 Good Friday Lielā Piektdiena
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pirmās Lieldienas
Apr 6 Easter Monday Otrās Lieldienas
May 1 Day of the Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of Latvia Latvijas Republikas Satversmes sapulces sasaukšanas diena
May 1 Labour Day Darba svētki
May 4 Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena
May 10 Mother's Day Mātes diena
May 24 Pentecost Vasarsvētki
Jun 23 Līgo Day Līgo diena
Jun 24 Jāņi Day Jāņu diena
Nov 18 Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Ziemassvētku vakars
Dec 25 Christmas Day Pirmie Ziemassvētki
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Otrie Ziemassvētki
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Vecgada diena

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salacgrīva

What is the population of Salacgrīva?

Salacgrīva has a population of 2,480 residents and is located in Latvia. The population density is 487 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Salacgrīva?

Salacgrīva has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches, with 8.4 inches of snow.

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