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Ylämaa, Finland

South Karelia · Finland

Ylämaa is a small town in South Karelia, Finland with a population of 1,415. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,415 Population 1/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
26.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population1,415
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population1,415
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates60.8000°, 28.0000°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceSouth Karelia
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (662 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.0 inches (26 cm)

About Ylämaa

Ylämaa is a small town in Finland (South Karelia) with a population of 1,415. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Ylämaa

Ylämaa has an average annual temperature of 4.8°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Feb (-6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 640 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.8°C / 20°F -9.5° / -4.1° 49.3
Feb -6.9°C / 20°F -9.8° / -4° 40.2
Mar -2.6°C / 27°F -6.2° / 0.9° 40.8
Apr 3.6°C / 38°F -0.6° / 7.9° 29.3
May 10°C / 50°F 4.9° / 15.1° 40.9
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.1° / 19.6° 55.7
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.4° 73.0
Aug 16.1°C / 61°F 11.9° / 20.3° 72.9
Sep 10.9°C / 52°F 7.3° / 14.5° 51.6
Oct 4.6°C / 40°F 2° / 7.2° 64.6
Nov -0.4°C / 31°F -2.5° / 1.6° 66.9
Dec -4°C / 25°F -6.3° / -1.7° 54.9
Ylämaa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average39.4°F
27% below Finland avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area994.8 sq mi (2,576.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates60.8000°N, 28.0000°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below Finland avg
Snowfall 10.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 19, 2011 Finland M2.6 149 km
Jul 2, 2008 9 km NW of Joutseno, Finland M2.5 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.8 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
October 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in

Ylämaa has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 18°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Ylämaa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ylämaan koulu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ylämaa

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yle Radio Suomi, Lappeenranta - AAC 256 kbps

Museums in Ylämaa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Karjalan Ilmailumuseo
Lappeenrannan automuseo
Pätärin Talomuseo
Presidentti Svinhufvudin kotimuseo
Salpa-Asema
Ylämaan Jalokivimuseo

Libraries in Ylämaa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kangasvarren lähikirjasto0.0
Ylämaan kirjasto0.0

Cafes in Ylämaa

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Korupirtti
Korupirtti

Gas Stations in Ylämaa

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Korupirtti automaatti

Airports Near Ylämaa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lappeenranta AirportLPPLarge Airport
Pribylovo Naval Air Base-Medium Airport

Post Offices in Ylämaa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posti

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ylämaa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ylämaan 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 Ylämaa

What is the population of Ylämaa?

Ylämaa has a population of 1,415 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 994.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ylämaa?

Ylämaa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches, with 10.0 inches of snow.

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