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Sulkava, Finland

South Savo · Finland

Sulkava is a small town in South Savo, Finland with a population of 2,328. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

2,328 Population 1/sq mi density
322 ft Elevation 98 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
24.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Sulkava

Sulkava

Sulkava is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the South Savo region. The municipality has a population of 2,310 and covers an area of 769.20 square kilometres (296.99 sq mi) of which 184.52 km2 (71.24 sq mi) is water. The population density is 3.95 inhabitants per square kilometre (10.2/sq mi).

People

Population2,328
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain24.0 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Population2,328
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Coordinates61.7869°, 28.3730°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Savo
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.0 inches (609 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (22 cm)

About Sulkava

Sulkava is a small town in Finland (South Savo) with a population of 2,328. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Sulkava has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 17°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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below Finland avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area1,713.8 sq mi (4,438.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates61.7869°N, 28.3730°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below Finland avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

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

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.7 in
February 17°F (-9°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 2.1 in

Sulkava has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 17°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Sulkava

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sulkavan lukio
Sulkavan yhtenäiskoulu
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Radio Stations near Sulkava

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sulkava

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sahamuseo

Libraries in Sulkava

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sulkavan kunnankirjasto0.0

Hotels in Sulkava

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kukkapaa Holiday Village
Lumikukan majatalo

Restaurants in Sulkava

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lounaskahvila Marttiina
Muikkukukko
PikkuKukko
Ravintola Alanne

Cafes in Sulkava

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kahvila Alina

Bus Stations in Sulkava

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sulkava

Gas Stations in Sulkava

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St1 Sulkava
Sulkava (cash only)

Banks in Sulkava

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sulkavan Osuuspankki

Ski Resorts Near Sulkava

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ruunarinteet 0.0 $0
Pääskyvuori 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sulkava

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lappeenranta AirportLPPLarge Airport
Savonlinna AirportSVLMedium Airport
Varkaus AirportVRKMedium Airport
Immola AirfieldSmall Airport
Pistohiekan Glider FieldSmall Airport
Rantasalmi AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sulkava

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
58700 Sulkava

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sulkava

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sulkavan kirkko

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 Sulkava

What is the population of Sulkava?

Sulkava has a population of 2,328 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,713.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sulkava?

Sulkava has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 17°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 24.0 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

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