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Kalajoki, Finland

North Ostrobothnia · Finland

Kalajoki is a small city in North Ostrobothnia, Finland with a population of 12,231. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

12,231 Population 11/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
19.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population12,231
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain19.2 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population12,231
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates64.2500°, 23.9500°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceNorth Ostrobothnia
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation19.2 inches (488 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.3 inches (19 cm)

About Kalajoki

Kalajoki is a small city in Finland (North Ostrobothnia) with a population of 12,231. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Kalajoki

Kalajoki has an average annual temperature of 4.2°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.2°C), the coldest is Feb (-6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 724 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6°C / 21°F -17.8° / 1.7° 49.0
Feb -6.3°C / 21°F -19.2° / 2.3° 49.2
Mar -3.9°C / 25°F -16.4° / 3.6° 41.9
Apr 0.3°C / 33°F -7.5° / 8.6° 44.5
May 5.7°C / 42°F -1.9° / 16° 56.8
Jun 13.1°C / 56°F 6.4° / 21.5° 51.3
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 11.3° / 23.2° 76.9
Aug 15.7°C / 60°F 10.9° / 21.3° 87.6
Sep 11.3°C / 52°F 6.1° / 17° 69.6
Oct 5.7°C / 42°F 0.1° / 11.6° 95.0
Nov 1°C / 34°F -5.5° / 6.6° 57.1
Dec -2.8°C / 27°F -9.4° / 3.1° 45.5
Kalajoki has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.1°F
33% below Finland avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area1,099.9 sq mi (2,848.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates64.2500°N, 23.9500°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below Finland avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 19, 2016.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 113 km
Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 133 km
May 22, 1992 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden M3.8 138 km
Feb 15, 1993 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden M3.8 149 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 132 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in
April 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in

Kalajoki has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 14°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Kalajoki

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kalajoen kristillinen opisto
Tyngän aluekoulu
Vuorenkallion koulu
Rahjan koulu
Kalajoki Upper Secondary School
Merenojan yhtenäiskoulu
Koulutuskeskus JEDU, Kalajoen toimipiste
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Museums in Kalajoki

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fiian mökki
Havula
Kalajoen Kotiseutumuseo
Kalastusmuseo

Libraries in Kalajoki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kalajoen kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Kalajoki

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plassin markkinapaikka

Hotels in Kalajoki

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Rantakalla
Hotel Restaurant Lokkilinna
Restaurant Dyyni
Spa Hotel Sani

Restaurants in Kalajoki

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Hiekkasärkät Kalajoki
Bellapizzeria
Doni Pizza Kebab
Henry's Saloon
JukuTerassi
Mamma Leone
Pancho Villa
Ravintola Calla
Ravintola Kompassi
Ravintola Lohilaakso
Ravintola Lootus
Ravintola Pihvitupa
Ravintola ShangriLa
Ravintola Välke
Shell Helmisimpukka, Kalajoki
Siikarysä
Tapion Tupa

Cafes in Kalajoki

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BeachRosé
Malmbergin tupa
Shop by Tiina
Siiri

Cinemas in Kalajoki

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kino Virta

Theatres in Kalajoki

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatteri Willi Lakeus

Theme Parks in Kalajoki

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jukupark Kalajoki

Clinics in Kalajoki

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalajoen sosiaali- ja terveyskeskus
Mehiläinen Kalajoki
Terveystalo Kalajoki

Dentists in Kalajoki

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oral Hammaslääkärit

Veterinaries in Kalajoki

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eläinlääkäri

Gas Stations in Kalajoki

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

abc
ABC Hiekkasärkät Kalajoki
ABC S-market Kalajoki
Gulf
Shell Kalajoki
Teboil Kasimajakka

Banks in Kalajoki

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avain Säästöpankki Kalajoki
Kalajoen Osuuspankki
Nordea Kalajoki

Shopping Malls in Kalajoki

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kauppa- ja kulttuurikeskus Merta
Kohtaamispaikka Loisto

Gyms in Kalajoki

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ole.fit
SuperPark Kalajoki
Tatsi

Golf Courses in Kalajoki

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalajoki Golf

Airports Near Kalajoki

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kalajoki AirfieldSmall Airport
Kannus AirfieldSmall Airport
Raahe Pattijoki AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kalajoki

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kalajoen helluntaiseurakunta
Kalajoen kirkko
Kalajoen rauhanyhdistys
Kalajoen tsasouna
Kalajoen vapaaseurakunta

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 Kalajoki

What is the population of Kalajoki?

Kalajoki has a population of 12,231 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,099.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kalajoki?

Kalajoki has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.2 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.

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