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Virolahti, Finland

Kymenlaakso · Finland

Virolahti is a small town in Kymenlaakso, Finland with a population of 2,796. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

2,796 Population 7/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Virolahti

Virolahti

Virolahti is the southeasternmost municipality of Finland on the border of Russia. It is located in the Kymenlaakso region. The municipality has a population of 2,751 and covers an area of 558.92 square kilometres (215.80 sq mi), of which 186.97 km2 (72.19 sq mi) is water. The population density is 7.39 inhabitants per square kilometre (19.1/sq mi).

People

Population2,796
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population2,796
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates60.5167°, 27.6831°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceKymenlaakso
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (684 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.7 inches (27 cm)

About Virolahti

Virolahti is a small town in Finland (Kymenlaakso) with a population of 2,796. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Virolahti has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below Finland avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area381.6 sq mi (988.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates60.5167°N, 27.6831°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Finland avg
Snowfall 10.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"
Driest Month (May) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 19, 2011.

Mar 19, 2011 Finland M2.6 131 km
Nov 23, 1994 14 km NNW of Aseri, Estonia M2.5 116 km
Jul 2, 2008 9 km NW of Joutseno, Finland M2.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.8 in
February 19°F (-8°C) 1.5 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in Driest
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 2.7 in

Virolahti has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Virolahti

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Harjun oppimiskeskus
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Radio Stations near Virolahti

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yle Klassinen classical, music AAC 256 kbps

Museums in Virolahti

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunker Museum
Pioneerimuseo
Salpa-line museum

Libraries in Virolahti

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Miehikkälän kirjasto0.0
Virojoen kirjasto0.0

Gas Stations in Virolahti

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SEO Klamila

Breweries in Virolahti

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Takatalo & Tompuri Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Virolahti

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Virolahti

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lappeenranta AirportLPPLarge Airport
Utti Air BaseUTIMedium Airport
Hermunen Private AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Virolahti

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Virolahden 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 Virolahti

What is the population of Virolahti?

Virolahti has a population of 2,796 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 381.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Virolahti?

Virolahti has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches, with 10.7 inches of snow.

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