Pyhäjärvi (Satakunta) Lake
Freshwater lake in Satakunta, Finland
Pyhäjärvi in Satakunta offers lakefront recreation-boating, angling and summer swimming-from cottage‑style shorelines; visitors use kiosks and trails along pine‑lined shores for day trips and simple lakeside stays.
Pyhäjärvi (Satakunta) at a Glance#
Address: Pyhäjärvi (Satakunta), Satakunta region, Finland
About Pyhäjärvi (Satakunta)#
Pyhäjärvi in Satakunta is a lake in the Satakunta region of western Finland. The Finnish name Pyhäjärvi translates as “holy lake.”
As with many Finnish lakes, it is used for local recreation such as fishing, boating and lakeside leisure by nearby communities. The surrounding landscape is typical of western Finland, with mixed woodland and agricultural land.
The lake, like most in Finland, is a post-glacial basin shaped at the end of the last Ice Age and has been used for fishing and local settlement for centuries. Modern recreational and local economic uses continue to shape activity around the shore.
The lake lies within the Satakunta administrative region of western Finland and is one of several bodies of water named Pyhäjärvi in the country.
- Name note: The name means “holy lake” in Finnish and the name Pyhäjärvi is used for several different lakes across Finland; this one is the Pyhäjärvi located in the Satakunta region.
How to Get to Pyhäjärvi (Satakunta)#
Pyhäjärvi is accessible by regional roads from Satakunta’s towns; nearest larger centres provide bus connections and car hire. Driving is the most flexible option.
Best Time to Visit Pyhäjärvi (Satakunta)#
Summer and early autumn are the most pleasant for recreational visits; winter transforms the lake into an icy activity area if conditions permit.
Weather & Climate near Pyhäjärvi (Satakunta)#
Pyhäjärvi (Satakunta)'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 -10°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (608 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -2° | -9° | 45 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| February | Poor | -10° - -3° | -11° | 33 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 1° | -7° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | -1° - 6° | -1° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.4h |
| May | Good | 4° - 14° | 7° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 17.0h |
| June | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.5h |
| July | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.8h |
| August | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.4h |
| September | Good | 7° - 13° | 10° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 3.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 58 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.9h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 3° | -3° | 58 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.2h |
| December | Poor | -6° - 1° | -7° | 49 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.5h |