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Kittilä, Finland

Lapland · Finland

Kittilä is a small city in Lapland, Finland with a population of 6,658. Elevation: 587 ft (179 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

6,658 Population 2/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
20.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Kittilä

Kittilä

Kittilä Airport, Finnish: Kittilän lentoasema, is a Finnish airport located in Kittilä inside the Arctic Circle. It handles general aviation and mostly seasonal international traffic and is one of the main airports in Northern Finland. During the winter, Kittilä receives visitors from countries such as Germany, France, United Kingdom, Ukraine, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain and Canada. The airport serves the nearby ski resorts of Levi and Ylläs. It carried 363,161 passengers in 2019 and 206,251 passengers in 2020 being the fourth busiest airport in Finland.

People

Population6,658
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain20.5 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population6,658
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Coordinates67.6647°, 24.8936°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceLapland
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation20.5 inches (521 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.1 inches (23 cm)

About Kittilä

Kittilä is a small city in Finland (Lapland) with a population of 6,658. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Kittilä has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average30.3°F
44% below Finland avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area2,802.3 sq mi (7,257.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates67.6647°N, 24.8936°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 6, 1993 53 km SW of Pajala, Sweden M3.1 135 km
Jan 10, 1992 10 km W of Kolari, Finland M3.0 69 km
Jul 13, 1991 17 km SE of Muonio, Finland M3.0 42 km
Jul 1, 1994 54 km ESE of Kiruna, Sweden M2.7 148 km
Mar 23, 1992 53 km WNW of Pajala, Sweden M2.6 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
May 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
September 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
October 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
November 17°F (-8°C) 1.5 in
December 8°F (-13°C) 1.2 in

Kittilä has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 6°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Kittilä

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ammattiopisto Luovi Kittilä
Kittilän lukio
Lapin koulutuskeskus REDU, Kittilän toimintayksikkö
Kittilän yläkoulu
Lukkarin koulu
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Museums in Kittilä

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art museum Einari Junttila
Kittilä local history museum
Palsa Museum
Särestöniemi museum

Libraries in Kittilä

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kittilän kirjasto0.0

Hotels in Kittilä

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotelli Kittilä

Restaurants in Kittilä

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotelli Kittilä
Kittilänpiste

Cafes in Kittilä

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Airport cafe Kittilä
Kahvila-Konditorio Herkkutupa
Kultamaa
Neste Kittilä
Simpukka
Teboil Kittilä

Veterinaries in Kittilä

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eläinlääkäri

Gas Stations in Kittilä

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC S-market Kittilä
Neste Kittilä
Neste Kittilä Lentokenttä
Seo Kittilä
Teboil Kittilä

Banks in Kittilä

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordea

Gyms in Kittilä

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aslakin liike

Ski Resorts Near Kittilä

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ylläs Ski Resort, Ylläsjärvi 0.0 $0
Ylläs Ski Resort, Äkäslompolo 0.0 $0
Levi Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kittilä

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kittilä International AirportKTTLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kittilä

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kittilä Church
Kittilän helluntaiseurakunta

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 Kittilä

What is the population of Kittilä?

Kittilä has a population of 6,658 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,802.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kittilä?

Kittilä has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.5 inches, with 9.1 inches of snow.

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