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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).

14,784 Population 7/sq mi density
856 ft Elevation 261 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -0°C
22.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population14,784
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-0°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Population14,784
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Coordinates65.9645°, 29.1888°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceNorth Ostrobothnia
Average Temperature31°F (-0°C)
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (576 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.4 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -11.8°C / 11°F -15.8° / -7.8° 41.5
Feb -12.1°C / 10°F -16.3° / -7.9° 33.8
Mar -7.4°C / 19°F -12.4° / -2.5° 34.0
Apr -1.2°C / 30°F -5.7° / 3.4° 32.0
May 5.2°C / 41°F 0.6° / 9.9° 48.6
Jun 11.8°C / 53°F 7.1° / 16.5° 59.8
Jul 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.2° 85.7
Aug 12.5°C / 55°F 8.4° / 16.6° 61.6
Sep 7.1°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.5° 55.0
Oct 0.5°C / 33°F -1.8° / 2.9° 48.9
Nov -5.2°C / 23°F -7.9° / -2.4° 48.6
Dec -9°C / 16°F -12.4° / -5.5° 42.8
Kuusamo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average31.3°F
42% below Finland avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Area2,235.6 sq mi (5,790.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates65.9645°N, 29.1888°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below Finland avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

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").

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Colleges & Universities in Kuusamo

Institution Type Founded Website
Kuusamo-opisto College Visit →

Schools in Kuusamo

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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Radio Stations near Kuusamo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kuusamo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kuusamo Museum of Local History and Culture

Libraries in Kuusamo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kuusamo main library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kuusamo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuusamon tori

Hotels in Kuusamo

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki
Hotelli Kuusamon portti
Oivanki Outdoor Education Centre
Ruka Safaris

Restaurants in Kuusamo

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Kuusamo
Ampan Pizza
Eldorado
Helmi Simpukka
Martina
Neste Kuusamo Nilonkangas
Pannu ja Parilla
Pikkusen
Ravintola Mango
Vesitorni

Cafes in Kuusamo

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herkkusuu
Spa cafe
The French Cafe

Theatres in Kuusamo

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kesäteatteri
Oulanka Hall

Monuments in Kuusamo

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

3. armeijakunnan muistomerkki

Zoos in Kuusamo

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kuusamon suurpetotarha

Clinics in Kuusamo

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kuusamon Neuvola
Kuusamon sosiaali- ja terveyskeskus

Bus Stations in Kuusamo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kuusamon linja-autoasema

Gas Stations in Kuusamo

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Kuusamo
Neste Express Kuusamo Ouluntaival
Neste Kuusamo Nilonkangas
Neste Truck Kuusamo Kitkantie
SEO Kuusamo
Shell Kuusamo
Teboil Kuusamo

Golf Courses in Kuusamo

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kuusamo Golf Petäjäkankaan golfkenttä
Ruka-Golf

Stadiums & Teams in Kuusamo

TeamLeagueDivision

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.

AirportIATAType
Kuusamo AirportKAOMedium Airport

Post Offices in Kuusamo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kierrasmyymälä Löytylä

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuusamo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kuusamon helluntaiseurakunta
Kuusamon rauhanyhdistys
Pyhän Ristin kirkko

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Waterfalls
7
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 Kuusamo

What is the population of Kuusamo?

Kuusamo has a population of 14,784 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 2,235.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kuusamo?

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. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches, with 10.4 inches of snow.

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