Mārupe
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When to go: Mārupe month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mārupe are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), January the coldest (average low -5°C), and July the wettest (about 99 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.2 | -4.6 | 56 | 2.1 |
| February | 1.5 | -3.8 | 45 | 4.1 |
| March | 5.9 | -1.8 | 40 | 7.0 |
| April | 11.3 | 2.1 | 45 | 10.0 |
| May | 17.0 | 6.8 | 55 | 12.7 |
| June | 21.9 | 12.3 | 81 | 13.6 |
| July | 22.7 | 14.3 | 99 | 13.0 |
| August | 22.1 | 13.4 | 99 | 11.2 |
| September | 18.1 | 10.3 | 62 | 9.2 |
| October | 11.2 | 5.3 | 80 | 5.5 |
| November | 5.3 | 1.3 | 53 | 2.4 |
| December | 1.9 | -2.0 | 50 | 1.6 |
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01 · EconomyWork and the economy in Mārupe
Landscape and Climate
Mārupe is a town and the administrative centre of Mārupe Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia. The town is a suburb of Riga, the capital of Latvia, and operates within the Europe/Riga timezone at latitude 56.90544 and longitude 24.05113.
A small river, Mārupīte, flows through the town, which gave the town its name. The name Mārupe means Mara's river in Latvian and is derived from the name of the Mārupīte river, where upīte means a small river, or a stream, representing a left tributary of the Daugava. The river was the location of the historic Maras Mills, initially belonging to the Cathedral chapter of the Riga Cathedral, whose full name is The Cathedral Church of Saint Mary. The historic German name of the Mārupīte was Marienbach, or Mary's stream.
Mārupe borders the Zemgale Suburb of Riga to its east and northeast, while Riga International Airport is situated just outside the town's boundary to the northwest.
02 · OverviewMārupe, in brief
Where Mara Flows
Mārupe is a town and the administrative centre of Mārupe Municipality within the Vidzeme region of Latvia. Functioning as a suburb of Riga, the country's capital, Mārupe shares its eastern and northeastern boundaries with the Zemgale Suburb of Riga.
The terrain is defined by water and lowland geography. A small river, the Mārupīte, flows directly through the community. This waterway, historically known in German as Marienbach or Mary's stream, serves as the origin of the town's name, which translates to Mara's river in the Latvian language. The stream feeds into the legacy of the historic Maras Mills, properties that once belonged to the Cathedral chapter of the Riga Cathedral, formally recognized as The Cathedral Church of Saint Mary.
Situated in the European time zone operating under the Europe/Riga designation, the settlement rests at coordinates 56.90544 latitude and 24.05113 longitude. Just beyond the northwestern boundary of the town lies Riga International Airport. Following the implementation of the 2021 Latvian administrative reform, the municipality officially acquired city rights and town status on 1 July 2022. The local population reaches 19,096 residents, who utilize EUR currency for commerce and conduct daily life across a landscape linked by the P132 road connecting Riga to Jaunmārupe, flanked by major transit routes including the A8 to Eleja and the A10 to Ventspils.
Daily routines unfold in a linguistic environment shaped by Latvian, Russian, and Lithuanian usage. Beyond the municipal limits, the geography connects closely to surrounding transit hubs, including the Tīraine railway passenger station located two kilometres west of the central district. Through these corridors, community life intersects with the wider Vidzeme region while maintaining its distinct identity rooted along the banks of the Mārupīte.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mārupe
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01 · Q&AWhere is Mārupe located and what are its coordinates?
Mārupe is situated in Latvia at geographic coordinates 56.9054, 24.0511 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Mārupe?
Mārupe has a recorded population of approximately 19,096 and observes the Europe/Riga time zone (EUR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Mārupe?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Mārupe include lv, ru, lt, and the circulating currency is EUR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Mārupe?
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