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Orthodox church of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ in Kohtla-Järve
Orthodox church of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ in Kohtla-Järve
Lüganuse Church
Lüganuse Church
Kohtla-Järve Cultural Centre
Kohtla-Järve Cultural Centre
Kalvi Castle
Kalvi Castle
Ida-Virumaa, Estonia

Purtse

Purtse is a locality in Ida-Virumaa, Estonia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 261 (2020). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now11°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population261
Local time19:19
59.42° N, 27.02° EElevation 35 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
Postal code43302
The year in Purtseweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec16October
October: high / low9° / 3°
Rain this month68mm
Sea this month11°
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Purtse at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-8°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthOctober

68 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

30 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 15 km

Weather in Purtse

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
11°C

Partly cloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct12°5°
Fri23 Oct13°6°0.7 mm
Sat24 Oct12°8°3.6 mm
Sun25 Oct12°6°
Mon26 Oct12°8°2.2 mm
Tue27 Oct12°7°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct11°5°
Thu29 Oct12°7°4.5 mm
Fri30 Oct11°8°
Sat31 Oct11°7°

When to go to Purtse

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score111825306569696554161010
High-2°-2°2°10°16°20°23°21°16°9°3°0°
Low-7°-8°-5°0°5°10°13°12°8°3°-1°-4°
Rain (mm)403034314881839464685444
Wet days141211101012131413151515
Sea2°0°1°2°7°12°17°18°15°11°7°4°

What's on in Purtse

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Purtse

All monuments

More museums: Tulivee salapiirituseveo muuseum

Outdoors around Purtse

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Kiviõli vana tuhamägiViewpoints · 138 m
1.4 km
Alulinna lõkkekohtCamp sites
1.6 km
Kiviõli Adventure CentreTheme parks
1.8 km
Kiviõli uus tuhamägiViewpoints · 135 m
2.6 km
Mereoja Caravan & CampingCamp sites
3.9 km
Kiviõli Seikluskeskus TalveparkSki area · 2 km of pistes · 1 lifts
7.1 km

Nature around Purtse

Nature in Estonia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Estonia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Purtse

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Purtse

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 16 · 1 km

Fossils in Estonia
Ordovician · 16

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Purtse

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Purtse from above

Postal code

43302

Getting to Purtse

Lennart Meri Tallinn AirportTLL
124 km
Tartu AirportTAY
125 km
Helsinki Vantaa AirportHEL
152 km
PüssiRailway station
7 km
KiviõliRailway station
7.9 km
SondaRailway station
13 km

Places near Purtse

Places with a climate like Purtse

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Purtse?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Purtse.
What is the hottest month in Purtse?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Purtse?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Purtse?
October is the wettest month with about 68 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Purtse?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 0°C.
What is the postal code of Purtse?
The postal code of Purtse is 43302.