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Taipalsaari, Finland

South Karelia · Finland

Taipalsaari is a small town in South Karelia, Finland with a population of 4,591. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,591 Population 15/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Taipalsaari

Taipalsaari

Taipalsaari is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the South Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 4,574 and covers an area of 761.94 square kilometres (294.19 sq mi) of which 416.88 km2 (160.96 sq mi) is water. The population density is 13.27 inhabitants per square kilometre (34.4/sq mi). Neighbouring municipalities are Lappeenranta, Lemi, Puumala, Ruokolahti and Savitaipale. The municipality is unilingually Finnish.

People

Population4,591
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population4,591
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates61.1500°, 28.0500°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Karelia
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (635 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)

About Taipalsaari

Taipalsaari is a small town in Finland (South Karelia) with a population of 4,591. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Taipalsaari

Taipalsaari 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
Taipalsaari has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°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 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below Finland avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area315.2 sq mi (816.3 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates61.1500°N, 28.0500°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.07"
Driest Month (May) 1.22"

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 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.7 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in Driest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 2.3 in

Taipalsaari has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 17°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Taipalsaari

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kirkonkylän koulu - - - -
Saimaanharjun koulu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Taipalsaari

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yle Radio Suomi, Lappeenranta - AAC 256 kbps

Museums in Taipalsaari

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cavalry Museum
Karjalan Ilmailumuseo
Kotiseututalo Röytty
Lappeenrannan automuseo
Lappeenranta Art Museum
Museum of South Karelia
Presidentti Svinhufvudin kotimuseo
Salpa-Asema
Särätupa
Wolkoffin talomuseo

Libraries in Taipalsaari

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lappeenrannan pääkirjasto (väistötilat)0.0
Lappeenranta main library Parvi0.0
Lauritsalan kirjasto0.0
Lemin kirjasto0.0
LUT Scientific Library0.0
Sammonlahti library0.0
Taipalsaaren Kirjasto0.0
Voisalmen kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Taipalsaari

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Harbour market square
Kauppahalli
Market square

Restaurants in Taipalsaari

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harjun Rantabaari
Pölkky Baari
Ravintola Saimaanranta
Ravintola Taipalsaari

Clinics in Taipalsaari

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Taipalsaaren hyvinvointiasema

Gas Stations in Taipalsaari

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SEO Taipalsaari Automaatti

Gyms in Taipalsaari

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saimaanharjun kuntosali

Breweries in Taipalsaari

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tuju

Stadiums & Teams in Taipalsaari

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Taipalsaari

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lappeenranta AirportLPPLarge Airport
Pribylovo Naval Air Base-Medium Airport
Pistohiekan Glider Field-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Taipalsaari

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Taipalsaaren 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 Taipalsaari

What is the population of Taipalsaari?

Taipalsaari has a population of 4,591 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 315.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Taipalsaari?

Taipalsaari 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 63°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 9.5 inches of snow.

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