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Velkua, Finland

Southwest Finland · Finland

Velkua is a small town in Southwest Finland, Finland with a population of 217. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

217 Population 18/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
24.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population217
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain24.8 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population217
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates60.4667°, 21.6667°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouthwest Finland
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.8 inches (630 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.9 inches (25 cm)

About Velkua

Velkua is a small town in Finland (Southwest Finland) with a population of 217. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Velkua

Velkua has an average annual temperature of 5.9°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.5°C), the coldest is Feb (-4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 702 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.5°C / 26°F -6.2° / -0.8° 61.0
Feb -4.2°C / 24°F -7.2° / -1.3° 42.4
Mar -1.1°C / 30°F -4.6° / 2.4° 42.5
Apr 4.6°C / 40°F 0° / 9.2° 31.4
May 10°C / 50°F 4.6° / 15.4° 35.6
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 9.5° / 19.6° 59.5
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 12.7° / 22.4° 77.7
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.2° 72.5
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 7.6° / 15.5° 60.5
Oct 5.7°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.7° 79.3
Nov 1.3°C / 34°F -0.9° / 3.5° 73.3
Dec -1.9°C / 29°F -4.3° / 0.5° 66.1
Velkua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°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 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below Finland avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates60.4667°N, 21.6667°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.87"
Driest Month (May) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 12, 2005.

Mar 9, 2005 56 km ESE of Kökar, Aland Islands M2.8 87 km
May 12, 2005 29 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 127 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SSE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 128 km
May 12, 2005 28 km SE of Hanko, Finland M2.7 129 km
May 24, 1995 8 km ENE of Nagu, Finland M2.7 35 km
Mar 9, 2005 Baltic Sea M2.6 92 km
Mar 9, 2005 30 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.6 81 km
Mar 9, 2005 49 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.5 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
May 47°F (9°C) 1.2 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
July 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in

Velkua has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and May the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Velkua

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Velkuan yhtenäiskoulu
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Museums in Velkua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Louhisaaren Kartano
Sa-Int Maanpuolustusmuseo
Vehmaan kivityömuseo

Libraries in Velkua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Askainen, Masku0.0
Merimaskun lähikirjasto0.0
Taivassalon kunnankirjasto0.0
Velkuan kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Velkua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marskin tori
Pyheen Kylätori
Taivassalon tori
Vehmaan tori

Hotels in Velkua

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Archipelago Hotel Vaihela

Restaurants in Velkua

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

After Sail
Rantaklubi
Saaristoravintola Vaihela
Sahan Saluuna
Vaihela

Cafes in Velkua

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Laituri
Livonsaaren Osuuskaupan Kahvila-Ravintola

Ski Resorts Near Velkua

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Velkua

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Turku AirportTKULarge Airport
Eura AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Velkua

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Velkuan 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 Velkua

What is the population of Velkua?

Velkua has a population of 217 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 12.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Velkua?

Velkua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°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 9.9 inches of snow.

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