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Vaala, Finland

Kainuu · Finland

Vaala is a small town in Kainuu, Finland with a population of 2,567. Elevation: 453 ft (138 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

2,567 Population 1/sq mi density
453 ft Elevation 138 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
22.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Vaala

Vaala

Vaala is a municipality in Finland. It is located in the North Ostrobothnia region. Established in 1954, the municipality has a population of 2,544 and covers an area of 1,764.04 square kilometres (681.10 sq mi) of which 461.45 km2 (178.17 sq mi) is water. The population density is 1.95 inhabitants per square kilometre (5.1/sq mi). Previously Vaala was part of the Kainuu region but was transferred to Northern Ostrobothnia on 1 January 2016.

People

Population2,567
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Population2,567
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Coordinates64.5667°, 26.8333°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceKainuu
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation22.9 inches (582 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.6 inches (27 cm)

About Vaala

Vaala is a small town in Finland (Kainuu) with a population of 2,567. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet (138 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Vaala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 294 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average34.9°F
35% below Finland avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area2,264.9 sq mi (5,866.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates64.5667°N, 26.8333°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below Finland avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.03"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.06"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 1.1 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
April 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
September 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
October 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 2.0 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.7 in

Vaala has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Vaala

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vaalan lukio
Vaalan yhtenäiskoulu
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Museums in Vaala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kotiseutumuseo

Libraries in Vaala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Vaalan kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Vaala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Vaalan tori

Hotels in Vaala

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rokua Health & Spa Hotel
Rokuanhovi

Restaurants in Vaala

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Vaalanportti

Cafes in Vaala

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sahanrannan Kioski

Clinics in Vaala

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vaalan terveysasema

Train Stations in Vaala

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vaala

Bus Stations in Vaala

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vaala

Gas Stations in Vaala

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Vaalanportti

Gyms in Vaala

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FI #9315652862
Vaalan Fysioterapia

Airports Near Vaala

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vaala AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vaala

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kappeli
Vaalan helluntaiseurakunta
Vaalan kirkko
Vaalan rauhanyhdistys

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 Vaala

What is the population of Vaala?

Vaala has a population of 2,567 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,264.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vaala?

Vaala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

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