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Ventspils, Latvia

Ventspils · Latvia

Ventspils is a mid-size city in Ventspils, Latvia with a population of 32,723. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

32,723 Population 1,020/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Riga Timezone

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About Ventspils

Ventspils

Ventspils is a state city in northwestern Latvia in the historical Courland region of Latvia, and is the sixth largest city in the country.

People

Population32,723
Density1,020/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population32,723
Population Density1,020 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates57.3949°, 21.5612°
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Country🇱🇻 Latvia
State / ProvinceVentspils
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (673 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.2 inches (18 cm)

About Ventspils

Ventspils is a mid-size city in Latvia (Ventspils) with a population of 32,723. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Riga.

Climate in Ventspils

Ventspils has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 58.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 50.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 32.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 64.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 86.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 64.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 80.8
Ventspils has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below Latvia avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area32.1 sq mi (83.1 km²)
Population Density1,020/sq mi
Coordinates57.3949°N, 21.5612°W
TimezoneEurope/Riga

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Latvia avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M0.0 on May 13, 2006.

May 13, 2006 39 km NE of Ventspils, Latvia M2.5 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Ventspils has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 27°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Ventspils

Institution Type Founded Website
Ventspils Augstskola University
Ventspils Augstskola University

Schools in Ventspils

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ventspils 4. vidusskola
Ventspils valsts 1. ģimnāzija
Ventspils 6. vidusskola
Ventspils 3. pamatskola
Ventspils 2. vidusskola
Ventspils Pārventas pamatskola
Centra sākumskola
Tārgales pamatskola
Ventspils 1. pamatskola
Ventspils Tehnikums
Ventspils 2. pamatskola
Ventspils Centra sākumskola
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Radio Stations near Ventspils

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ventspils

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amatu māja
Piejūras brīvdabas muzejs
Science Centre VIZIUM
Senču putekļi Herberta Dorbes memoriālais muzejs
Zūru muzejs

Libraries in Ventspils

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gāliņciema bibliotēka0.0
Pārventas bibliotēka0.0
Užavas bibliotēka0.0
V/A Latvijas neredzīgo bibliotēkas Ventspils filiālbibliotēka0.0
Ventspils bibliotēka0.0
Zūru bibliotēka0.0

Farmers Markets in Ventspils

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tirgus laukums
Ventspils Market

Hotels in Ventspils

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dzintarjūra
Jūras brīze
Olimpiskais centrs "Ventspils"
Osta
Raibie logi
Strādnieku viesnīca
Villa Langberg Spa & Hotel
Vilnis

Restaurants in Ventspils

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akvārijs
Baltika
Don Basil
Hotspot
Jūrniecības darbinieku sporta un atpūtas centrs
Kupfernams
Meisons
Olē
Paradīze
Pilskrogs
Pizza Shop
Prego Family Kitchen
Stender's pica
Sushi Fighter
Ventiņkrogs

Cafes in Ventspils

16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistro Diana
Bitīte
Bolers
Burgerbārs
Cafe Centrs
Closer Coffee Roasters
Ērmanītis
Jūras brīze
Light house pizza
Panorāma
Pepija
Rātsgalds
Skroderkrogs
Stenders Pica
West Cafe
Windau Coffee

Cinemas in Ventspils

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kino "Rio"

Theatres in Ventspils

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Koncertzāle "Latvija"

Castles in Ventspils

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ventspils Castle

Zoos in Ventspils

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Briežu dārzs
Buki Mini Zoo

Clinics in Ventspils

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pārventas klīnika
Ventspils poliklīnika

Dentists in Ventspils

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medent
Smaids A
Tavam smaidam
Zinta

Veterinaries in Ventspils

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cheirons
LV #10759298758
LV #94458738

Train Stations in Ventspils

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalns
Muzejs
Ventspils II
Ventspils-1

Bus Stations in Ventspils

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ventspils autoosta

Gas Stations in Ventspils

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Hav
Kool Platene
Latvijas nafta
Latvijas Propāna Gāze
Neste
Neste
Straujupīte
Viada
Viada
Virši-A

Banks in Ventspils

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Industra
Swedbank

Shopping Malls in Ventspils

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tobago
Venta

Gyms in Ventspils

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LV #10758962435
Terminālis

Breweries in Ventspils

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Užavas alus
Ventspils Užavas

Stadiums & Teams in Ventspils

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ventspils

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cīrava AirfieldSmall Airport
Gudenieku lidlauksSmall Airport
Kaavi AirfieldSmall Airport
Saraiķi lidlauksSmall Airport
Skrunda AirfieldSmall Airport
Vārmes lidlauksSmall Airport
Ventspils International AirportVNTSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ventspils

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ventspils Pārventas pasta nodaļa
Ventspils pasta nodaļa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ventspils

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ventspils baptistu draudzes baznīca
Ventspils Svētā Krusta katoļu baznīca
Ventspils Svētā Nikolaja evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca
Ventspils Svētā Nikolaja pareizticīgo baznīca
Ventspils Vasarsvētku draudze

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Riga
Area
51.1 km² (19.7 mi²)
Founded
1290
Postal Code
LV-36(01-21)
Mayor
Jānis Vītoliņš
Website
ventspils.lv
Twinned With
Lorient, Ningbo, Stralsund, Vinnytsia, Västervik Municipality

🇱🇻 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 Ventspils

What is the population of Ventspils?

Ventspils has a population of 32,723 residents and is located in Latvia. The population density is 1,020 people per square mile, spread across 32.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ventspils?

Ventspils has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches, with 7.2 inches of snow.

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