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Valtimo, Finland

North Karelia · Finland

Valtimo is a small town in North Karelia, Finland with a population of 2,140. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

2,140 Population 2/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Valtimo

Valtimo

Valtimo is a former municipality of Finland. It was merged with the town of Nurmes on 1 January 2020.

People

Population2,140
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population2,140
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates63.6667°, 28.8000°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceNorth Karelia
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (618 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.1 inches (23 cm)

About Valtimo

Valtimo is a small town in Finland (North Karelia) with a population of 2,140. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Valtimo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 60°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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.0°F
35% below Finland avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area1,045.8 sq mi (2,708.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates63.6667°N, 28.8000°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 25, 1992.

Mar 25, 1992 5 km N of Kostomuksha, Russia M3.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
April 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
October 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.7 in

Valtimo has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 12°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Valtimo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Valtimon koulu
Riveria, Valtimon koulutusyksikkö
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Museums in Valtimo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Murtovaara talomuseo

Libraries in Valtimo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Valtimon lähikirjasto0.0

Hotels in Valtimo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nuorisokeskus Metsäkartano

Cafes in Valtimo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Majatalo Puukarin Pysäkki

Gas Stations in Valtimo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Valtimo

Banks in Valtimo

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Osuuspankki

Ski Resorts Near Valtimo

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Valtimo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuhmo AirfieldSmall Airport
Rautavaara AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valtimo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kappeli
Valtimon 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 Valtimo

What is the population of Valtimo?

Valtimo has a population of 2,140 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,045.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Valtimo?

Valtimo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches, with 9.1 inches of snow.

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