Lake Käsmu at a Glance
About Lake Käsmu
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.
Weather & Climate near Lake Käsmu
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - -2° | -10° | 44 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -2° | -11° | 34 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 2° | -7° | 33 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 0° - 8° | 1° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Good | 4° - 15° | 8° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| June | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.2h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.5h |
| August | Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 74 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 3° | -4° | 66 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 54 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
