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Kárášjohka, Norway

Finnmark · Norway

Kárášjohka is a small town in Finnmark, Norway with a population of 1,844. Elevation: 476 ft (145 m). Average temperature: 28°F (-2°C).

1,844 Population 2,169/sq mi density
476 ft Elevation 145 meters
28°F Avg Temperature -2°C
16.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population1,844
Density2,169/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp28°F (-2°C)
Rain16.1 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Population1,844
Population Density2,169 / sq mi
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Coordinates69.4719°, 25.5112°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceFinnmark
Average Temperature28°F (-2°C)
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation16.1 inches (410 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.4 inches (16 cm)

About Kárášjohka

Kárášjohka is a small town in Norway (Finnmark) with a population of 1,844. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet (145 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 28°F (-2°C). Temperatures range from 3°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Climate in Kárášjohka

Kárášjohka has an average annual temperature of -1.3°C (30°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 404 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -14.7°C / 6°F -20.3° / -9.1° 20.8
Feb -14.4°C / 6°F -20° / -8.8° 20.9
Mar -8.4°C / 17°F -14.3° / -2.5° 18.3
Apr -2.4°C / 28°F -7.4° / 2.7° 19.1
May 4.2°C / 40°F 0° / 8.5° 28.6
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 5.7° / 15.2° 54.1
Jul 13.8°C / 57°F 8.9° / 18.6° 65.3
Aug 11.3°C / 52°F 6.4° / 16.2° 54.0
Sep 6.4°C / 44°F 2.2° / 10.6° 36.7
Oct -1°C / 30°F -4.3° / 2.2° 36.8
Nov -8.8°C / 16°F -13.1° / -4.4° 24.5
Dec -12.2°C / 10°F -17.4° / -7.1° 24.6
Kárášjohka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average27.6°F
49% below Norway avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density2,169/sq mi
Coordinates69.4719°N, 25.5112°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below Norway avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 21, 1996.

Jan 21, 1996 42 km NNE of Kautokeino, Norway M3.7 84 km
Nov 26, 1992 48 km NNW of Kautokeino, Norway M2.9 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 6°F (-14°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 15°F (-9°C) 0.8 in
April 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
May 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
June 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
September 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
October 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
November 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in
December 6°F (-14°C) 0.8 in

Kárášjohka has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 3°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Kárášjohka

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Karasjok ungdomsskole
Kárášjoga Daiddaskuvla / Kunstskolen i Karasjok
Karasjok grunnskole
Samisk videregående skole, Karasjok
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Radio Stations near Kárášjohka

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Kárášjohka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
The Sami Collections

Libraries in Kárášjohka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kárásjoga bibliotehka - Karasjok bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Kárášjohka

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Scandic Karasjok

Restaurants in Kárášjohka

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Finnmark pizza & restaurant
Storgammen

Cafes in Kárášjohka

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biebmo
Kjells kafe

Monuments in Kárášjohka

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Til minne om jugoslaviske krigsfanger 1940-45

Theme Parks in Kárášjohka

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sápmi park

Clinics in Kárášjohka

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Spesialistlegesenteret i Karasjok

Dentists in Kárášjohka

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tannklinikken Karasjok

Bus Stations in Kárášjohka

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karasjok bussterminal

Gas Stations in Kárášjohka

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Karasjok
YX Karasjok

Banks in Kárášjohka

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebanken Nord-Norge Karasjok

Gyms in Kárášjohka

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delta Iform

Airports Near Kárášjohka

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lakselv Airport, BanakLKLMedium Airport
Gairasmoen AirstripSmall Airport
Maggi Beach AirstripSmall Airport
Ravnastua AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kárášjohka

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Karasjok post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kárášjohka

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Karasjok gamle kirke
Karasjok kirke
Karasjok pinsekirke
Radiohuset

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Waterfalls
31
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Oslo

🇳🇴 About Norway

Capital Oslo
Population 5,314,336
Area 324,220 km²
GDP (USD) $482,949,731,777
GDP per capita $87,497
HDI 0.966
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 99.0%
Urban population 83.1%
Currency NOK (Krone)
Languages Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami
Calling code +47
TLD .no
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Norway

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Første nyttårsdag
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Skjærtorsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Langfredag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Første påskedag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Andre påskedag
May 1 Labour Day Første mai
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelfartsdag
May 17 Constitution Day Syttende mai
May 24 Pentecost Første pinsedag
May 25 Whit Monday Andre pinsedag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Første juledag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Andre juledag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kárášjohka

What is the population of Kárášjohka?

Kárášjohka has a population of 1,844 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,169 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kárášjohka?

Kárášjohka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winter temperatures average 3°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches, with 6.4 inches of snow.

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