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Savitaipale, Finland

South Karelia · Finland

Savitaipale is a small town in South Karelia, Finland with a population of 3,151. Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

3,151 Population 8/sq mi density
315 ft Elevation 96 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Savitaipale

Savitaipale

Savitaipale is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the South Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 3,094 and covers an area of 690.56 square kilometres (266.63 sq mi) of which 150.81 km2 (58.23 sq mi) is water. The population density is 5.74 inhabitants per square kilometre (14.9/sq mi).

People

Population3,151
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Population3,151
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Coordinates61.2000°, 27.7000°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Karelia
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (603 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.4 inches (21 cm)

About Savitaipale

Savitaipale is a small town in Finland (South Karelia) with a population of 3,151. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet (96 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Savitaipale

Savitaipale has an average annual temperature of 4.8°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Feb (-6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 640 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.8°C / 20°F -9.5° / -4.1° 49.3
Feb -6.9°C / 20°F -9.8° / -4° 40.2
Mar -2.6°C / 27°F -6.2° / 0.9° 40.8
Apr 3.6°C / 38°F -0.6° / 7.9° 29.3
May 10°C / 50°F 4.9° / 15.1° 40.9
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.1° / 19.6° 55.7
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.4° 73.0
Aug 16.1°C / 61°F 11.9° / 20.3° 72.9
Sep 10.9°C / 52°F 7.3° / 14.5° 51.6
Oct 4.6°C / 40°F 2° / 7.2° 64.6
Nov -0.4°C / 31°F -2.5° / 1.6° 66.9
Dec -4°C / 25°F -6.3° / -1.7° 54.9
Savitaipale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below Finland avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area381.6 sq mi (988.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates61.2000°N, 27.7000°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Finland avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 19, 2011.

Mar 19, 2011 Finland M2.6 148 km
Jul 2, 2008 9 km NW of Joutseno, Finland M2.5 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.6 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 2.0 in

Savitaipale has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 17°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Savitaipale

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Savitaipaleen lukio
Europeauksen koulu
Savitaipaleen koulukeskus
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Radio Stations near Savitaipale

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yle Radio Suomi, Mikkeli AAC+
Yle Radio Suomi, Lappeenranta AAC 256 kbps

Museums in Savitaipale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hakamäen kotiseutumuseo
Kirkonrakentajien museo
Presidentti Svinhufvudin kotimuseo
Salpa-Asema
Särätupa

Libraries in Savitaipale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kangasvarren lähikirjasto0.0
Lemin kirjasto0.0
Savitaipaleen kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Savitaipale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Savitaipale market square

Hotels in Savitaipale

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Olkkolan hovi
Rantatalo B&B

Restaurants in Savitaipale

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Partaranta
Sahrami

Cafes in Savitaipale

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Penti

Theatres in Savitaipale

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hakamäen kesäteatteri

Castles in Savitaipale

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kärnäkoski Fortress

Gas Stations in Savitaipale

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Savitaipale Autom
D Teboil
SEO Heituinlahti

Banks in Savitaipale

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Osuuspankki

Gyms in Savitaipale

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Liikuntatalon kuntosali

Ski Resorts Near Savitaipale

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Uuperinrinteet 0.0 $0
Tornimäen laskettelukeskus 0.0 $0

Airports Near Savitaipale

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lappeenranta AirportLPPLarge Airport
Mikkeli AirportMIKMedium Airport
Hermunen Private AirstripSmall Airport
Pistohiekan Glider FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Savitaipale

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Savitaipaleen kirkko

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Savitaipale

What is the population of Savitaipale?

Savitaipale has a population of 3,151 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 381.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Savitaipale?

Savitaipale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches, with 8.4 inches of snow.

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