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Kokkola, Finland

Central Ostrobothnia · Finland

Kokkola is a mid-size city in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland with a population of 48,361. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

48,361 Population 24/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population48,361
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population48,361
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates63.8385°, 23.1307°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceCentral Ostrobothnia
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (518 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)

About Kokkola

Kokkola is a mid-size city in Finland (Central Ostrobothnia) with a population of 48,361. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Kokkola

Kokkola has an average annual temperature of 4.5°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.4°C), the coldest is Feb (-5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 737 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.7°C / 22°F -17.9° / 2.1° 50.4
Feb -5.7°C / 22°F -18.8° / 2.5° 49.0
Mar -3.1°C / 26°F -15.1° / 4.8° 42.0
Apr 1°C / 34°F -6.7° / 10.7° 45.2
May 6.6°C / 44°F -1.8° / 18° 58.2
Jun 14°C / 57°F 6° / 23.1° 49.8
Jul 16.4°C / 62°F 10.9° / 24.1° 78.6
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 10.2° / 22.4° 92.7
Sep 11.3°C / 52°F 5.5° / 17.7° 67.3
Oct 5.7°C / 42°F -0.4° / 11.8° 94.1
Nov 0.7°C / 33°F -6.1° / 6.9° 62.0
Dec -3°C / 27°F -9.8° / 2.8° 47.5
Kokkola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 60°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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.4°F
31% below Finland avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area2,055.5 sq mi (5,323.6 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates63.8385°N, 23.1307°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Finland avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 M4.2 139 km
Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 117 km
May 22, 1992 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden M3.8 93 km
Feb 15, 1993 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden M3.8 127 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 129 km
Apr 16, 1992 21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden M2.9 139 km
May 22, 2007 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden M2.7 149 km
Aug 22, 1990 5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden M2.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.5 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
October 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in

Kokkola has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 16°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Kokkola

Institution Type Founded Website
Campus Allegro University Visit →
Centria University of Applied Sciences College
Keski-Pohjanmaan kansanopisto College
Lannäslundskolan Optima College
Novia University of Applied Sciences University
Yliopistokeskus Chydenius University
Yrkesakademin i Österbotten College Visit →
Yrkesskolan Optima College

Schools in Kokkola

32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kokkola Business School
Piispanmäen koulu
Rytimäen koulu
Kiviniityn koulu
Vitsarin koulu
Öja skola
Kaustarin koulu
Keski-Pohjanmaan aikuiskoulutus
Ykspihlajan koulu
Halkokarin koulu
Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattiopisto
Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattiopisto
Hakalahden koulu
Chydenius skola
Hollihaan koulu
Villa skola
Koivuhaan koulu
Mäntykankaan koulu
Kokkolan lasten ja nuorten kuvataidekoulu
Central Ostrobothnia Conservatory
Kirkonmäen koulu
Kokkolan suomalainen lukio
STEP-koulutus, Kokkolan toimipaikka
Torkinmäen koulu
Ykspihlajan koulu
Karleby svenska gymnasium
Donnerska skolan
Isokylän koulu
Mariankadun koulu
Mediakeskus LIME
Kokkolan seudun opisto
Knifsund skola
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Radio Stations near Kokkola

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kokkola

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cronoholmen Shipyard
English longboat
Fornstugan
K. H. Renlund museum
Kaarlelan kotiseutumuseo
Luonnontieteellinen museo Kieppi
Museokortteli
Palomuseo
The Peasants' Museum

Libraries in Kokkola

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City Library of Kokkola0.0
Kronoby bibliotek0.0
Library Koivuhaka0.0
Library Kolppi0.0
Överesse bibliotek0.0
Ytteresse bibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Kokkola

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kauppatori

Hotels in Kokkola

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Kokkola
Hotelli Seurahuone
Original Sokos Hotel Kaarle
Wanha Kartano

Restaurants in Kokkola

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC
Amarillo
Amica
Baari & Keittiö Reino
Burger Village
Hickarö Resort
Kesäravintola Mustakari
Kiinalainen ravintola
Kokkolinna
Kra Tip Khao Thai Cuisine
Kung's kitchen
Mary's La Favorita
Nera Scandinavian Steak House
Opiskelijaravintola Menuetti
Opiskelijaravintola Pikku Menuetti
Patan keittiö
Pedrina's
Ravintola Kaarle
Ravintola Loiste
Ravintola Pasaati
Rock'n Roll Dinner
Roja Kitchen & wine room
Rosso
Tan Binh

Cafes in Kokkola

18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arnolds
Café Kahvipuu
Café Kokkolinna
Donave
Eden
Espresso House
Harjun Puffetti
Harjun Rinkeli
HHcafe
Kahvila Saha
Makasiini-Kahvila
Marketsquare Cafe
Matildas Cafe 2
Mediacafe
Poro Pirtti
St1 Kokkola Vitsari
Stiina
Vohvelikahvila

Cinemas in Kokkola

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bio Rex

Theatres in Kokkola

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kokkolan Kaupunginteatteri
Kokkolan raatihuone
Ykspihlajan Kesäteatteri
Ykspihlajan toimitalo

Monuments in Kokkola

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elämän pursi
Vapaudenpatsas

Zoos in Kokkola

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Poro Pirtti

Clinics in Kokkola

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Koivuhaan terveysasema
Kokkolan pääterveysasema
Mehiläinen Kokkola
Terveystalo Kokkola
Torkinmäen terveysasema

Dentists in Kokkola

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hammasklinikka Rytivaara
Kokko-Dent
Oral
Torkinmäen hammashoitola

Train Stations in Kokkola

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kokkola

Bus Stations in Kokkola

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kokkolan linja-autoasema

Gas Stations in Kokkola

16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Halkokari
ABC Heinolankaari Kokkola
ABC, Prisma
FI #675304562
Neste
Neste Express Kokkola Heinolankaari CM
Neste Express Kokkola Tehtaankatu
St1
St1 Heinola
St1 Heinola Truckstation
St1 Kokkola Vitsari
St1 Kokkola Vitsari
St1 Rytimäki
Teboil
Teboil
Teboil Express Kokkola Tervahovi

Banks in Kokkola

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aktia
Danske Bank
Nordea
Osuuspankki
Paikallisosuuspankki
S-Pankki
Säästöpankki
Tapiola

Shopping Malls in Kokkola

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kallentori
Kauppakeskus Chydenia
Kauppakeskus Tehtaankatu 12

Gyms in Kokkola

11 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Actilife
Actilife
Actilife Lady
Easyfit
FI #1890695008
Fitness24Seven
Kuntokeskus Liikku
LiikeVoima
M3V Center
Medirex
ROK Kuntokeskus

Golf Courses in Kokkola

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kokkolan Golf
Kokkolan Golf

Breweries in Kokkola

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kahakka Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Kokkola

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kokkola

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mäenpään hiihtokeskus 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kokkola

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kauhava AirfieldKAUMedium Airport
Kokkola-Pietarsaari AirportKOKMedium Airport
Kalajoki AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kokkola

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posti

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kokkola

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Armon kappeli
Församlingen Morgonrodnaden - Karleby Bibelcenter
Församlingen Ny Start
Gamlakarleby Metodistförsamling
Jehovan todistajien valtakunnansali
Kaarlelan kirkko
Kaarlelan seurakuntakoti
Karleby Betaniaförsamling
Koivuristin seurakuntakoti
Kokkolan Baptistiseurakunta
Kokkolan helluntaiseurakunta
Kokkolan kirkko
Kokkolan seudun rauhanyhdistys
Myöhempien Aikojen Pyhien Jeesuksen Kristuksen Kirkko
Närvilän rukoushuone
Ortodoksinen rukoushuone
World of Faith Church Kokkola
Ykspihlajan 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 Kokkola

What is the population of Kokkola?

Kokkola has a population of 48,361 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 2,055.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kokkola?

Kokkola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

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