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Kautokeino, Norway

Finnmark · Norway

Kautokeino is a small town in Finnmark, Norway with a population of 2,000. Elevation: 1,047 ft (319 m). Average temperature: 28°F (-2°C).

2,000 Population 2,083/sq mi density
1,047 ft Elevation 319 meters
28°F Avg Temperature -2°C
15.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Kautokeino

Kautokeino

Kautokeino is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Guovdageaidnu/Kautokeino. Other villages include Láhpoluoppal and Máze.

People

Population2,000
Density2,083/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp28°F (-2°C)
Rain15.6 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Population2,000
Population Density2,083 / sq mi
Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Coordinates69.0125°, 23.0412°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceFinnmark
Average Temperature28°F (-2°C)
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation15.6 inches (397 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)

About Kautokeino

Kautokeino is a small town in Norway (Finnmark) with a population of 2,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet (319 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 28°F (-2°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Kautokeino has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average28.0°F
48% below Norway avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density2,083/sq mi
Coordinates69.0125°N, 23.0412°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below Norway avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 43 km
Jul 13, 1991 17 km SE of Muonio, Finland M3.0 136 km
Nov 26, 1992 48 km NNW of Kautokeino, Norway M2.9 49 km
Aug 16, 1991 68 km NE of Kiruna, Sweden M2.6 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1959 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 9 122 km
2015 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 121 km
1810 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 14 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 8°F (-13°C) 0.7 in
March 15°F (-9°C) 0.8 in
April 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Driest
May 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in
June 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
September 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
October 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
November 15°F (-9°C) 1.0 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.8 in

Kautokeino has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 6°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Kautokeino

Institution Type Founded Website
Sámi University of Applied Sciences College Visit →

Schools in Kautokeino

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Samisk videregående skole og reindriftsskole
Kautokeino barneskole
Kautokeino skole
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Radio Stations near Kautokeino

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kautokeino

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Guovdageainnu gilišillju / Kautokeino bygdetun

Libraries in Kautokeino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Guovdageainnu álbmotgirjerájus - Kautokeino folkebibliotek0.0

Hotels in Kautokeino

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thon Hotel Kautokeino

Restaurants in Kautokeino

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Duottar

Cafes in Kautokeino

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kafe Risku

Theatres in Kautokeino

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kautokeino kulturhus

Dentists in Kautokeino

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tannklinikken Kautokeino

Veterinaries in Kautokeino

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NO #7798279047

Gas Stations in Kautokeino

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Kautokeino
Esso Kautokeino
St1 Kautokeino

Ski Resorts Near Kautokeino

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hetta Hiihtomaa 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kautokeino

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Enontekio AirportENFMedium Airport
Kautokeino AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kautokeino

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kautokeino post i butikk

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kautokeino

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Baeljasvarri

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kautokeino

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Den Lutherske Kirke i Kautokeino
Kautokeino kirke

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Waterfalls
2
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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kautokeino

Baeljasvarri
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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 Kautokeino

What is the population of Kautokeino?

Kautokeino has a population of 2,000 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,083 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kautokeino?

Kautokeino has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.

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