Lake Käsmu
Lake Estonian coastal lake near Käsmu peninsula
Coastal lake by the village of Käsmu in Lääne-Viru County; visitors mix shoreline walks with the village’s maritime heritage, small harbors and summer sailing along the nearby Estonian Gulf.
Lake Käsmu is a small lake in Lääne-Viru County in northern Estonia, located close to the village of Käsmu on the Estonian coast. It occupies a coastal, lowland setting near the Baltic Sea.
The site is used for local recreation such as short walks and nature observation rather than large-scale tourism; its proximity to the village makes it a convenient natural feature for residents and nearby visitors. Facilities are limited and visits are typically informal.
There is no widely recorded long history of major development on the lake; it sits within a coastal landscape that has long supported fishing and small-scale settlement. Contemporary use centers on recreation and nature appreciation.
The lake lies near the Estonian northern coastline in Lääne-Viru County, set close to the village of Käsmu and the surrounding coastal forest and shoreline.
- Local use: Located adjacent to the coastal village that shares its name, the lake is a small inland water body within Lääne-Viru County and is often visited by locals for short walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Käsmu's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (641 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.