Joensuu
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Joensuu month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Joensuu are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 19–21°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 21°C), January the coldest (average low -10°C), and July the wettest (about 107 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.1 | -9.6 | 53 | 1.1 |
| February | -3.9 | -8.6 | 51 | 2.6 |
| March | 0.2 | -6.3 | 50 | 6.0 |
| April | 5.9 | -2.6 | 41 | 9.4 |
| May | 13.5 | 4.5 | 49 | 12.2 |
| June | 19.3 | 11.3 | 69 | 14.3 |
| July | 21.1 | 14.2 | 107 | 12.7 |
| August | 19.2 | 13.0 | 85 | 10.6 |
| September | 13.9 | 8.9 | 78 | 6.9 |
| October | 6.5 | 3.0 | 79 | 3.3 |
| November | 1.1 | -1.8 | 70 | 0.9 |
| December | -2.3 | -5.9 | 63 | 0.5 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1848
The city of Joensuu, founded by the Czar Nicholas I of Russia in 1848, is the regional centre and the capital of North Karelia.
- Documented history · 1860
When in 1860 the city received dispensation rights to initiate commerce, former restrictions against industry were removed and the local sawmills began to prosper and expand.
- Documented history · 1856
Water traffic was improved by the building and opening of the Saimaa Canal in 1856.
- Documented history · 1870
Canals – completed by 1870 – increased the river traffic.
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- Joensuu
- Joensuu Statement 2023
- Myytävät loma-asunnot Joensuu: 18 kpl - Etuovi.com
- Teijo Joensuu | ČSFD.cz
- Myytävät paritalot Joensuu: 29 kpl - Etuovi.com
- Jesse Joensuu - Wikipedia
- Myytävät asunnot Penttilä, Joensuu: 57 kpl - Etuovi.com
- Myytävät asunnot Linnunlahti, Joensuu: 10 kpl - Etuovi.com
- Myytävät yksiöt Joensuu: 77 kpl - Etuovi.com
- Myytävät kohteet Joensuu: 53 kpl - Etuovi.com
- Myytävät omakotitalot Utra, Joensuu: 3 kpl - Etuovi.com
- Finnish anti-war demonstrators take to streets in support of…
- Myytävät yksiöt Keskusta, Joensuu: 30 kpl - Etuovi.com
- Joensuu Facts for Kids
- Joensuu – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
- 10 Best Joensuu Hotels, Finland (From US$82)
- Joensuu - Helppo hengittää
- Global Education Park Finland, Joensuu, Karelia, Eastern…
- Joensuu - Visit Finland
- Tourism Joensuu - Joensuu Guide | Discovering Finland
- Joensuu – Wikipedia
- Welcome to Joensuu!
- Top 15 Things to Do in Joensuu, Finland - Joensuu Attractions
- Why Joensuu? - Joensuu
- Wikidata structured records for Joensuu
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01 · OverviewJoensuu, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Joensuu took shape
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01 · Q&AWhere is Joensuu located and what are its coordinates?
Joensuu is situated in Finland at geographic coordinates 62.6012, 29.7632 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Joensuu?
Joensuu has a recorded population of approximately 78,398 and observes the Europe/Helsinki time zone (EUR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Joensuu?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Joensuu include fi-FI, sv-FI, smn, and the circulating currency is EUR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Joensuu?
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