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Tukums, Latvia

Tukums Municipality · Latvia

Tukums is a small city in Tukums Municipality, Latvia with a population of 16,182. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,182 Population 3,071/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
24.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Riga Timezone

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About Tukums

Tukums

Tukums is a town in Latvia which serves as the administrative center of Tukums Municipality. It is located in the eastern part of the historical region of Courland, and with more than 16,000 inhabitants Tukums is the 13th largest settlement in Latvia. It is also an important railroad junction, connecting the town with Riga, Jelgava and Ventspils. It has two railway stations — Tukums I and Tukums II.

People

Population16,182
Density3,071/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain24.8 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population16,182
Population Density3,071 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates56.9676°, 23.1555°
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Country🇱🇻 Latvia
State / ProvinceTukums Municipality
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.8 inches (631 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.0 inches (20 cm)

About Tukums

Tukums is a small city in Latvia (Tukums Municipality) with a population of 16,182. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Riga.

Climate in Tukums

Tukums has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 650 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.3°C / 28°F -12.5° / 4.3° 57.2
Feb -0.9°C / 30°F -9.2° / 6.4° 41.6
Mar 1.6°C / 35°F -6.6° / 12.8° 36.0
Apr 5.8°C / 42°F -2.6° / 18.5° 29.6
May 11.1°C / 52°F -0.7° / 22.6° 47.9
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 6.7° / 28° 59.0
Jul 18.5°C / 65°F 10.8° / 27.8° 76.5
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 10.5° / 27.5° 95.6
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 5.4° / 23.9° 40.5
Oct 8.7°C / 48°F 1.2° / 17.7° 60.9
Nov 3.5°C / 38°F -4° / 11.9° 56.1
Dec -1.2°C / 30°F -10.1° / 5.7° 49.1
Tukums has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below Latvia avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density3,071/sq mi
Coordinates56.9676°N, 23.1555°W
TimezoneEurope/Riga

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below Latvia avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5.

May 13, 2006 39 km NE of Ventspils, Latvia M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in

Tukums has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 25°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Tukums

Institution Type Founded Website
Kandavs Valsts lauksaimniecības tehnikums College - Visit →

Schools in Tukums

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dzīvā skola - - - -
Tukuma 1. pamatskola - - - -
Tukuma Raiņa Valsts ģimnāzija - - - -
Tukuma 3. vidusskola - - - -
Sēmes skola - - - -
Tukuma 2. vidusskola - - - -
Tukuma sporta skola - - - -
Tumes vidusskola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tukums

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tukums

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Classic car & motorcycle garage
Džūkstes pasaku muzejs
Forest Museum
Latvijas ceļu muzejs
Mākslas muzejs
Pils tornis
Retro Ferma
Ski museum
SKY ZOO
Straw Museum
Tukku Magi

Libraries in Tukums

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Milzkalne Library0.0
Smārdes bibliotēka0.0
Tukuma bibliotēka0.0
Vecmoku bibliotēka0.0

Farmers Markets in Tukums

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pārtikas paviljons
Rūpniecības paviljons
Tukuma tirgus

Hotels in Tukums

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jaunmoku pils
Tukums

Restaurants in Tukums

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jaunmoku pils
Kafejnīca Pils
Karē
Valdaiši
Zodiaks

Cafes in Tukums

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kolibri
Kvazi pizza
Miķelītis
Pavards

Monuments in Tukums

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Māte - Dzimtene

Theme Parks in Tukums

2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinevilla
Cinevilla poligons

Veterinaries in Tukums

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LV #12090259543

Train Stations in Tukums

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tukums I
Tukums II
Zvāre

Bus Stations in Tukums

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tukuma autoosta

Gas Stations in Tukums

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astarte-Nafta
Circle K
Latvijas Propāna Gāze
MC
Neste
Neste
Viada
Virši
Virši

Banks in Tukums

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Citadele
Swedbank

Shopping Malls in Tukums

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Randa

Gyms in Tukums

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sporta klubs Centrs

Golf Courses in Tukums

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Odiņi

Stadiums & Teams in Tukums

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Tukums

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Milzkalns 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Tukums

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jūrmala Airport-Medium Airport
Akmenė Airfield-Small Airport
Eleja Airstrip-Small Airport
Gātciema Airfield-Small Airport
Lube Airfield-Small Airport
Slampe Airfield-Small Airport
Talsi Airfield-Small Airport
Valgundes lidlauks-Small Airport
Vaski Airstrip-Small Airport
Zaļenieki Airstrip-Small Airport
Žocene Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tukums

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tukuma pasta nodaļa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tukums

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Tukuma evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca
Tukuma Svētā Nikolaja pareizticīgo baznīca
Tukuma Svētā Stefana draudze

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Riga
Elevation
61 m (200 ft)
Area
13.5 km² (5.2 mi²)
Founded
1795
Postal Code
LV-3101
Website
tukums.lv/
Twinned With
Andrychów, Chennevières-sur-Marne, Izium, Kareličy, Khoni, Krasnogorsk, Plungė, Scheeßel, Tidaholm

🇱🇻 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 Tukums

What is the population of Tukums?

Tukums has a population of 16,182 residents and is located in Latvia. The population density is 3,071 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tukums?

Tukums has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°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 24.8 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.

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