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Kolari, Finland

Lapland · Finland

Kolari is a small town in Lapland, Finland with a population of 3,952. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-1°C).

3,952 Population 1/sq mi density
502 ft Elevation 153 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -1°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Kolari

Kolari

Kolari is a municipality of Finland at the Swedish border, which follows the Torne River, the longest free-flowing river in Europe.

People

Population3,952
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-1°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Population3,952
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Coordinates67.3305°, 23.7779°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceLapland
Average Temperature31°F (-1°C)
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (558 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.4 inches (26 cm)

About Kolari

Kolari is a small town in Finland (Lapland) with a population of 3,952. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Kolari has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 58°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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average30.9°F
43% below Finland avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area2,802.3 sq mi (7,257.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates67.3305°N, 23.7779°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Finland avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.15"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 30, 2015.

Jul 30, 2015 0 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M4.0 136 km
Nov 3, 1992 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.6 131 km
Nov 26, 1992 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 129 km
Oct 7, 1992 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 131 km
Apr 28, 1992 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 132 km
Oct 15, 1992 4 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 132 km
Jul 14, 1992 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 129 km
Sep 17, 1992 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 128 km
Jun 25, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 129 km
Jan 13, 1992 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 130 km
May 22, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 132 km
May 15, 1992 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 131 km
Sep 9, 1993 16 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 126 km
Feb 21, 1992 13 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 131 km
Aug 19, 1993 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 123 km
Aug 20, 1992 10 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 130 km
Sep 28, 1990 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 128 km
Sep 15, 1993 23 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 128 km
Dec 17, 1992 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 134 km
May 13, 1994 21 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 1.2 in
March 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Driest
May 42°F (6°C) 1.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
October 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 2.0 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 1.5 in

Kolari has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 6°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Kolari

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kolarin koulu
Kolarin lukio
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Libraries in Kolari

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kolari Municipal Library0.0

Hotels in Kolari

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotelli Kolari

Restaurants in Kolari

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotelli Kolari
Jaskan Kahvila
Meän paikka
Nuuskakaira

Veterinaries in Kolari

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FI #13718124841

Train Stations in Kolari

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kolari

Gas Stations in Kolari

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Sale Kolari Autom
Neste Express Kolari
St1 Kolari
Teboil Kolari Autom

Banks in Kolari

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordea
Osuuspankki

Ski Resorts Near Kolari

4 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Kolari

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aavahelukka AirfieldSmall Airport
Pajala AirportPJASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kolari

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kolarin helluntaiseurakunta
Kolarin kirkko
Kolarinsaaren kirkko

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Kolari

What is the population of Kolari?

Kolari has a population of 3,952 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,802.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kolari?

Kolari has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches, with 10.4 inches of snow.

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