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Sõmeru, Estonia

Lääne-Virumaa · Estonia

Sõmeru is a small town in Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia with a population of 1,350. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,350 Population 1,753/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tallinn Timezone

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About Sõmeru

Sõmeru

Sõmeru is a small borough in Lääne-Viru County, in northeastern Estonia. It is located about 4 km east of the town of Rakvere. Sõmeru is the administrative centre of Rakvere Parish. Sõmeru has a population of 1,289.

People

Population1,350
Density1,753/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population1,350
Population Density1,753 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates59.3611°, 26.4375°
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn
Country🇪🇪 Estonia
State / ProvinceLääne-Virumaa
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (613 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.7 inches (20 cm)

About Sõmeru

Sõmeru is a small town in Estonia (Lääne-Virumaa) with a population of 1,350. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tallinn.

Climate in Sõmeru

Sõmeru has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.5°C), the coldest is Feb (-4°C). Average annual precipitation is 573 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.3°C / 26°F -5.6° / -1° 37.8
Feb -4°C / 25°F -6.7° / -1.2° 27.8
Mar -0.7°C / 31°F -4° / 2.6° 27.0
Apr 4.8°C / 41°F 0.8° / 8.8° 29.3
May 10°C / 50°F 5.3° / 14.7° 40.4
Jun 14.5°C / 58°F 10.1° / 18.9° 68.3
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 13.2° / 21.8° 60.8
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 12.4° / 20.9° 75.7
Sep 12.3°C / 54°F 8.6° / 16° 55.2
Oct 6.8°C / 44°F 4° / 9.5° 60.5
Nov 1.9°C / 35°F -0.2° / 4° 51.1
Dec -1.2°C / 30°F -3.2° / 0.9° 38.6
Sõmeru has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°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 7.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below Estonia avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,753/sq mi
Coordinates59.3611°N, 26.4375°W
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Estonia avg
Snowfall 7.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.6.

Mar 19, 2011 Finland M2.6 149 km
Nov 23, 1994 14 km NNW of Aseri, Estonia M2.5 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
November 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in

Sõmeru has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Sõmeru

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sõmeru põhikool - - - -
Uhtna põhikool - - - -
Näpi Kool - - - -
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Museums in Sõmeru

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eesti Politseimuuseum
Kalame Farm Museum
Kunda Cement Museum
Paemuuseum
Rakvere Citizen's Home Museum
Rehbinder's House
Väike-Maarja Museum

Libraries in Sõmeru

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Karepa raamatukogu0.0
Lääne-Virumaa keskraamatukogu0.0
Viru-Jaagupi Raamatukogu0.0

Farmers Markets in Sõmeru

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rakvere turg

Cafes in Sõmeru

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe La Ferte

Monuments in Sõmeru

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hingekell
Tobeduse Ausammas

Clinics in Sõmeru

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sõmeru Perearstikeskus

Gas Stations in Sõmeru

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alexela

Golf Courses in Sõmeru

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ojasaare

Stadiums & Teams in Sõmeru

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Airports Near Sõmeru

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Matka-Lüganuse Airfield-Small Airport
Rakvere Airfield-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tallinn
Area
2.0 km² (0.8 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 Sõmeru

What is the population of Sõmeru?

Sõmeru has a population of 1,350 residents and is located in Estonia. The population density is 1,753 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sõmeru?

Sõmeru has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°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 7.7 inches of snow.

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