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Narva

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Narva month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Narva are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 20–22°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), January the coldest (average low -6°C), and July the wettest (about 95 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-2.0-6.1571.4
February-1.1-5.8482.8
March3.2-3.7436.4
April9.00.5519.4
May15.46.25612.7
June20.412.18713.9
July21.914.59512.9
August20.613.99510.7
September16.310.0618.2
October9.04.6764.7
November3.40.2611.7
December0.0-3.5551.0

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Current public leadership

  • Katri Raik

    Wikidata currently records this person as Narva's head of government. Estonian historian and politician (born 1967).

People associated with this place

  • Ludwig Busbetzky (1687–1699)

    composer and organist at the German Church in Narva

  • Maksim Gruznov (born 1974)

    football player

  • Reinar Hallik (born 1984)

    basketball player

  • Evert Horn (1585–1615)

    governor of Narva (1613)

  • Valeri Karpin (born 1969)

    Russian football player

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Narva yet.

Local business and employers

  • Kreenholm Manufacturing Company

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Narva. Company based in Estonia.

  • Narva art gallery

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Narva. Art gallery in Narva, Estonia.

  • VKG Elektrivõrgud

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Narva. Company based in Estonia.

  • Narva Hotel

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Narva. Hotel in Narva, Estonia.

  • Ilmarine Theatre

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Narva. Theatre in Narva, Estonia.

Newspapers and local media

  • Prinevsky Kray

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Narva. Newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Narva, in brief

Narva is a city and municipality located in Ida-Virumaa, Estonia. Situated at the eastern extreme point of the country, it lies on the west bank of the Narva River, which forms the international border between Estonia and Russia.

Where is Narva located in the landscape of Estonia?

The city sits directly on the west bank of the Narva River in Ida-Viru County. This waterway defines the eastern extreme point of Estonia and acts as the international border separating Estonia from Russia. Across the river sits the Ivangorod fortress in the Russian Federation.

What is the demographic and geographical context of the municipality?

Administered within the time zone of Europe/Tallinn at coordinates 59.37722 latitude and 28.19028 longitude, Narva operates with the EUR currency. The municipality spans an urban landscape shaped heavily by historical events, particularly the destruction during World War II in 1944 and subsequent post-war changes that altered its population composition. As Estonia's third-largest city after Tallinn and Tartu, Narva recorded a population of 54,409 residents according to administrative baseline data, while national statistical bureaus in the Baltic region noted an approximate population of 52,495 as of 1 January 2025. Linguistic usage in the municipality encompasses both Estonian and Russian (et and ru).

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Frequently Asked Questions about Narva

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01 · Q&A

Where is Narva located and what are its coordinates?

Narva is situated in Estonia at geographic coordinates 59.3772, 28.1903, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Narva?

Narva has a recorded population of approximately 54,409 and observes the Europe/Tallinn time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Narva?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Narva include ET, Russian, with EUR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Narva?

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