Kuusamo, Finland
North Ostrobothnia · Finland
Kuusamo is a small city in North Ostrobothnia, Finland with a population of 14,784. Elevation: 856 ft (261 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-0°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 14,784 |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 65.9645°, 29.1888° |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
| Country | 🇫🇮 Finland |
| State / Province | North Ostrobothnia |
| Average Temperature | 31°F (-0°C) |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.7 inches (576 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.4 inches (26 cm) |
About Kuusamo
Kuusamo is a small city in Finland (North Ostrobothnia) with a population of 14,784. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet (261 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 8°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.
Climate in Kuusamo
Kuusamo has an average annual temperature of 0.4°C (33°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.8°C), the coldest is Feb (-12.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 592 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 31.3°F |
| 42% below Finland avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 65.9645°N, 29.1888°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in |
Kuusamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 8°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Kuusamo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuusamo-opisto | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Kuusamo
10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilon koulu | - | - | - | - |
| Torangin koulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kirkkokedon koulu | - | - | - | - |
| Nilonkankaan koulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kuusamon lukio | - | - | - | - |
| Kainuun ammattiopisto Kuusamo | - | - | - | - |
| Koillis-Suomen Aikuiskoulutus | - | - | - | - |
| Tolpanniemen koulu | - | - | - | - |
| Nissinvaaran koulu | - | - | - | - |
| Mäkelän koulu | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kuusamo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kuusamo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuusamo Museum of Local History and Culture |
Libraries in Kuusamo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuusamo main library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kuusamo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuusamon tori |
Hotels in Kuusamo
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kuusamo
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kuusamo
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kuusamo
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kuusamo
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kuusamo
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kuusamo
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kuusamo
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kuusamo
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kuusamo
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kuusamo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kuusamo
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rukatunturi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kuusamo
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kuusamo Airport | KAO | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Kuusamo
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kierrasmyymälä Löytylä |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuusamo
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kuusamon helluntaiseurakunta | |
| Kuusamon rauhanyhdistys | |
| Pyhän Ristin kirkko |
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Waterfalls Near Kuusamo
7 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kuusamo.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Jyrävä | Height: 9 |
| Kiutaköngäs | Height: 4 |
| Kuopungin putous | Height: 7 |
| Putaanköngäs | Height: 10 |
| Saaripuron putous | Height: 20 |
| Särkiköngäs | Height: 3 |
| Мянтюкоски |
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Kuusamo has a population of 14,784 residents and is located in Finland..
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Kuusamo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches, with 10.4 inches of snow.
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