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Kuressaare
City in Saare, Estonia
Overview
Kuressaare is a charming seaside town and the capital of Saaremaa island, known for its medieval castle, lively cafes, and serene coastal atmosphere. The city offers a mix of history, relaxation, and authentic Estonian island culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Estonia
County
Saare
Population
13,185
Time Zone
Europe/Tallinn
Coordinates
58.25°, 22.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,710
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
91
English
85
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
16.7°C
Winter Avg
-0.2°C
Record High
26.6°C
Record Low
-20.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
643 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
1
Cafes
10
Nightlife
8
Parks
7
Transport
19
Walk Score
19
Footways
37.0
Airport
URE
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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