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Ivalo, Finland

Lapland · Finland

Ivalo is a small town in Lapland, Finland with a population of 3,998. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

3,998 Population 1/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
18.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Ivalo

Ivalo

Ivalo is a village in the municipality of Inari, Lapland, Finland, located on the Ivalo River 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Lake Inari in the Arctic Circle. It has a population of 3,998 as of 2003 and a small airport, located 11 kilometres southwest from Ivalo. 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Ivalo is a very popular resort named Saariselkä. The closest border crossing into Russia is about 50 km from Ivalo: the Raja-Jooseppi border station is staffed by Finland's authorities.

People

Population3,998
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain18.1 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Population3,998
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Coordinates68.6599°, 27.5389°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceLapland
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation18.1 inches (460 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)

About Ivalo

Ivalo is a small town in Finland (Lapland) with a population of 3,998. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 8°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Ivalo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average30.2°F
44% below Finland avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area7,743.3 sq mi (20,055.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates68.6599°N, 27.5389°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
52% below Finland avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Dec 28, 1994.

Aug 19, 1994 39 km S of Nikel, Russia M3.1 111 km
Oct 21, 1994 52 km S of Nikel, Russia M3.0 113 km
Aug 26, 1994 47 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.8 102 km
Jul 22, 1994 37 km S of Nikel, Russia M2.8 114 km
Oct 12, 1994 46 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.7 105 km
Dec 28, 1994 43 km S of Nikel, Russia M2.7 108 km
Aug 24, 1994 24 km W of Nikel, Russia M2.7 116 km
Dec 2, 1994 53 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.6 100 km
Nov 23, 1994 63 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.5 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
May 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
June 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
July 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
September 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
October 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 1.0 in

Ivalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 8°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Ivalo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ivalon lukio
Ivalon koulu
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Museums in Ivalo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sovintovaraan Huippu
Sovintovaraan Huippu (outddor exposition)
WW II Military Exponats (free access)

Libraries in Ivalo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Inari municipal library - Ivalo0.0

Farmers Markets in Ivalo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ivalon tori

Hotels in Ivalo

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aurora Village Ivalo
Hotelli Ivalo
Kiviranta Jukka Tapani
Kultahippu
RTG Ready To Go
Wilderness Hotel Nangu

Restaurants in Ivalo

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ivalo River Camping
Kultahippu
Lapin Yö

Cafes in Ivalo

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe & Shop Ravintola Ilmasilta
Cafe Ivalo
Cafe Stop
Kuuputti

Cinemas in Ivalo

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elokuvateatteri Aslak
Elokuvateatteri Kaarre

Castles in Ivalo

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

igloo 5

Zoos in Ivalo

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Wildspiritpark" Sleddog Farm & Arctic Animals
Wildspiritpark (Huskys & Co)

Clinics in Ivalo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ivalon terveyskeskus

Dentists in Ivalo

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FI #7769567182
FI #7769789039

Veterinaries in Ivalo

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eläinlääkäri

Gas Stations in Ivalo

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC
SEO Ivalo
St1 Ivalo Ivalontie
Teboil

Banks in Ivalo

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordea Ivalo
Osuuspankki

Ski Resorts Near Ivalo

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Saariselkä 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ivalo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ivalo AirportIVLLarge Airport
Vuotso AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ivalo

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ivalo Church
Ivalon Helluntaiseurakunta
Ivalon ortodoksinen kirkko
Ivalonlaakson rauhanyhdistys
Jehovan todistajien valtakunnansali - Ivalo

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Helsinki

🇫🇮 About Finland

Capital Helsinki
Population 5,518,050
Area 337,030 km²
GDP (USD) $295,021,982,463
GDP per capita $52,834
HDI 0.942
Life expectancy 81.7 years
Internet users 93.5%
Urban population 74.0%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Finnish, Swedish
Calling code +358
TLD .fi
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Finland

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Uudenvuodenpäivä
Jan 6 Epiphany Loppiainen
Apr 3 Good Friday Pitkäperjantai
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pääsiäispäivä
Apr 6 Easter Monday Toinen pääsiäispäivä
May 1 May Day Vappu
May 14 Ascension Day Helatorstai
May 24 Pentecost Helluntaipäivä
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Juhannusaatto
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Juhannuspäivä
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Pyhäinpäivä
Dec 6 Independence Day Itsenäisyyspäivä
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Jouluaatto
Dec 25 Christmas Day Joulupäivä
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Tapaninpäivä

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ivalo

What is the population of Ivalo?

Ivalo has a population of 3,998 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 7,743.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ivalo?

Ivalo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.1 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

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