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Kemi, Finland

Lapland · Finland

Kemi is a small city in Lapland, Finland with a population of 19,332. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

19,332 Population 53/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
21.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population19,332
Density53/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population19,332
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates65.7364°, 24.5637°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceLapland
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation21.8 inches (554 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)

About Kemi

Kemi is a small city in Finland (Lapland) with a population of 19,332. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Kemi

Kemi has an average annual temperature of 2.3°C (36°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.2°C), the coldest is Feb (-10.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 638 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.2°C / 15°F -13° / -5.3° 53.2
Feb -10.4°C / 13°F -14.5° / -6.2° 43.6
Mar -5.4°C / 22°F -9.9° / -0.9° 40.0
Apr 0.5°C / 33°F -3.5° / 4.6° 34.7
May 6.6°C / 44°F 2.2° / 11.1° 40.7
Jun 13.1°C / 56°F 8.7° / 17.5° 50.0
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 12° / 20.3° 60.5
Aug 14.2°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.1° 56.2
Sep 8.8°C / 48°F 5.2° / 12.5° 64.7
Oct 2.4°C / 36°F -0.3° / 5.2° 63.1
Nov -2.7°C / 27°F -5.4° / 0° 70.9
Dec -6.6°C / 20°F -9.8° / -3.4° 60.2
Kemi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average34.3°F
36% below Finland avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area362.2 sq mi (938.0 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates65.7364°N, 24.5637°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below Finland avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2018.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 121 km
Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 74 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 1.3 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in Driest
May 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
October 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 2.0 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.6 in

Kemi has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 12°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Kemi

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ammattiopisto Lappia
Sauvosaaren koulu
Ammattiopisto Lappia
Kivikon koulu
Ammattiopisto Lappia
Karihaaran koulu
Koivuharjun koulu
Syväkankaan koulu
Hepolan koulu
Kemin lyseon lukio
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Radio Stations near Kemi

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Santa Claus christmas music, helsinki MP3 128 kbps
Radio Santa Claus (US) AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Kemi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kemi Art Museum
Kemi Gemstone Gallery
Kemi Historical Museum
Valmarin museo

Libraries in Kemi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Keminmaan kirjasto0.0
Kosmoskirjasto0.0
Library Kemi0.0

Farmers Markets in Kemi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kauppatori
Täiköntori

Hotels in Kemi

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Toivola
Hotelli Merihovi
Hotelli Palomestari
Hotelli Yöpuu
Scandic Kemi

Restaurants in Kemi

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Bar Ankkuri
Cafe Rantsu
DiMare pizzeria-ravintola
Huili Lapintuuli Kemi
Pizza & Buffa Kemi
Pizzeria Captain
Puistopaviljonki
Pulla-Jussi
Ravintola Melissa
Ravintola Meritähti
Ravintola Mori
Ravintola Pursiseura
Sataman Krouwi
Savotta Resort
Scandic Kemi

Cafes in Kemi

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Hertta Kemi
Kemin Golf Café
Satamakaffila Nuotta
Satamakonttori

Monuments in Kemi

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Piispankivi

Zoos in Kemi

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kotieläinpuisto Arkadia

Train Stations in Kemi

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kemi

Bus Stations in Kemi

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kemin linja-autoasema

Gas Stations in Kemi

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Prisma Kemi
Neste Express Kemi Karjalahdenkatu
Neste Express Kemi Lapintie
Neste Kemi Lapintuuli
Neste Truck Kemi Lapintuuli
St 1 Kemi Automat Syväkangas
St1 Kemi Automat Karjalahti
St1 Kemi Automat Paattio
Teboil
Teboil

Golf Courses in Kemi

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kemin Golf

Stadiums & Teams in Kemi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kemi

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kemi-Tornio AirportKEMMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kemi

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kemin helluntaiseurakunta
Kemin kirkko
Pyhän Johannes Kastajan Syntymän Kirkko
Veitsiluodon kirkko

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 Kemi

What is the population of Kemi?

Kemi has a population of 19,332 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 362.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kemi?

Kemi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

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