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Weather & Climate in Kohtla-Järve, Estonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kohtla-Järve has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.3986°N, 27.2731°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tallinn |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.5.
| Nov 23, 1994 | 14 km NNW of Aseri, Estonia | M2.5 | 35 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in |
Kohtla-Järve has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 20°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.1").