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Virtasalmi, Finland

South Savo · Finland

Virtasalmi is a small town in South Savo, Finland with a population of 1,123. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

1,123 Population 1/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
24.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Virtasalmi

Virtasalmi is a former municipality of Finland. It was located in the region of Southern Savonia in eastern Finland. The municipality was unilingually Finnish-speaking.

People

Population1,123
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain24.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Population1,123
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Coordinates62.1270°, 27.4628°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Savo
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.2 inches (614 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)

About Virtasalmi

Virtasalmi is a small town in Finland (South Savo) with a population of 1,123. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Virtasalmi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 61°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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below Finland avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area781.3 sq mi (2,023.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates62.1270°N, 27.4628°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 2, 2008.

Jul 2, 2008 9 km NW of Joutseno, Finland M2.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
October 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
December 20°F (-6°C) 1.9 in

Virtasalmi has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Virtasalmi

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Virtasalmen koulu
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Radio Stations near Virtasalmi

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yle Radio Suomi, Mikkeli AAC+

Libraries in Virtasalmi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Virtasalmen kirjasto0.0

Ski Resorts Near Virtasalmi

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Virtasalmi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mikkeli AirportMIKMedium Airport
Varkaus AirportVRKMedium Airport
Pieksämäki AirfieldSmall Airport
Pistohiekan Glider FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Virtasalmi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Virtasalmen 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 Virtasalmi

What is the population of Virtasalmi?

Virtasalmi has a population of 1,123 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 781.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Virtasalmi?

Virtasalmi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.2 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

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