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Uukuniemi, Finland

South Karelia · Finland

Uukuniemi is a small town in South Karelia, Finland with a population of 543. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

543 Population 8/sq mi density
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
24.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population543
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain24.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Population543
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates61.7867°, 30.0075°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Karelia
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.2 inches (614 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.0 inches (25 cm)

About Uukuniemi

Uukuniemi is a small town in Finland (South Karelia) with a population of 543. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Uukuniemi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 62°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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below Finland avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area70.7 sq mi (183.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates61.7867°N, 30.0075°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below Finland avg
Snowfall 10.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.19"
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 M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.2 in

Uukuniemi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (1.2").

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Museums in Uukuniemi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kesälahden kotiseutumuseo
Owl Mountain

Libraries in Uukuniemi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Kesälahti0.0

Hotels in Uukuniemi

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Riihivalkea Holiday Center

Cafes in Uukuniemi

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pitäjäkahvila Evakkotaival

Airports Near Uukuniemi

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kitee AirportKTQMedium Airport
Punkaharju AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Uukuniemi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Uukuniemen 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 Uukuniemi

What is the population of Uukuniemi?

Uukuniemi has a population of 543 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 70.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Uukuniemi?

Uukuniemi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.2 inches, with 10.0 inches of snow.

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