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Nurmes
City in North Karelia, Finland
Overview
Nurmes is a picturesque town situated on the shores of stunning lakes in North Karelia, Finland. Known for its serene landscapes, timber architecture, and rich Karelian culture, it offers a unique blend of nature and heritage. The town is ideal for visitors seeking tranquility, outdoor activities, and authentic Finnish experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
North Karelia
Population
9,130
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
63.54°, 29.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,715
Local Cost
$998
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
94
English
72
Temperature
1.9°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
-10.7°C
Record High
30.5°C
Record Low
-39.4°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
895 mm
Internet Speed
47 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
58 ms
City Vibrancy
41
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
38
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
226.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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