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Vimpeli, Finland

South Ostrobothnia · Finland

Vimpeli is a small town in South Ostrobothnia, Finland with a population of 2,603. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,603 Population 5/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
21.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Vimpeli

Vimpeli

Vimpeli is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the South Ostrobothnia region, 79 kilometres (49 mi) northeast of Seinäjoki and 166 kilometres (103 mi) northwest of Jyväskylä. The municipality has a population of 2,554 and covers an area of 328.79 square kilometres (126.95 sq mi) of which 41.52 km2 (16.03 sq mi) is water. The population density is 8.89 inhabitants per square kilometre (23.0/sq mi). The most significant road connection in the municipality is the main road 68 between towns of Virrat and Jakobstad.

People

Population2,603
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population2,603
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates63.1619°, 23.8192°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Ostrobothnia
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (552 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.0 inches (20 cm)

About Vimpeli

Vimpeli is a small town in Finland (South Ostrobothnia) with a population of 2,603. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Vimpeli has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.3°F
31% below Finland avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area545.1 sq mi (1,411.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates63.1619°N, 23.8192°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below Finland avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
February 17°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in
April 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
September 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
October 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Vimpeli has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 17°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Vimpeli

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Järviseudun ammatti-instituutti Vimpeli - - - -
Vimpelin lukio - - - -
Aapiskujan koulu - - - -
Vimpelin yhteiskoulu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vimpeli

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Järviradio - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Vimpeli

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lappajärven museo
Regional Art Museum Nelimarkka

Libraries in Vimpeli

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lappajärven kunnankirjasto0.0
Public library of Alajärvi0.0

Farmers Markets in Vimpeli

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Vuokrakirppis Adeliina

Restaurants in Vimpeli

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MY-Linda Pizzeria Kebab
Rinneravintola Välilasku, Lakis

Cafes in Vimpeli

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nelimarkan leipomo

Cinemas in Vimpeli

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vimpelin Vedon elokuvateatteri

Clinics in Vimpeli

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FI #794389328
Järvi-Pohjanmaan sote-keskus, Vimpelin toimipiste

Gas Stations in Vimpeli

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABC S-market Vimpeli
FI #192148395

Stadiums & Teams in Vimpeli

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Ski Resorts Near Vimpeli

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Vimpeli

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kokkola-Pietarsaari AirportKOKMedium Airport
Ähtäri Airfield-Small Airport
Alavus Airfield-Small Airport
Menkijärvi Airfield-Small Airport
Soini Airfield-Small Airport
Sulkaharju Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vimpeli

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Vimpelin helluntaiseurakunta
Vimpelin pyöreä 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 Vimpeli

What is the population of Vimpeli?

Vimpeli has a population of 2,603 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 545.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vimpeli?

Vimpeli has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.

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