Muonio, Finland

Lapland · Finland

Muonio is a small town in Lapland, Finland with a population of 2,321. Elevation: 801 ft (244 m). Average temperature: 29°F (-1°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,321 Population
801 ft Elevation 244 meters
29°F Avg Temperature -1°C
19.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Muonio

Muonio

Muonio is a municipality of Finland. The town is located in fell-region of far northern Finland above the Arctic Circle on the country's western border with Sweden, the Muonio River. It lies within the area of the former Lappi (Lapland) province in the Fell Lapland subregion. The next closest Finnish municipalities are Enontekiö to the north, Kittilä on the east, and Kolari to the south. Southwest of the town, a road bridge crosses the Muonio River, across the river, in Sweden, lies the nearby hamlet of Muoniovaara in northern Pajala Municipality in Norrbotten County.

People

Population2,321

Climate

Avg Temp29°F (-1°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Population2,321
Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Coordinates67.9555°, 23.6826°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceLapland
Average Temperature29°F (-1°C)
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation19.7 inches (500 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.8 inches (22 cm)

About Muonio

Muonio is a small town in Finland (Lapland) with a population of 2,321. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet (244 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 29°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 5°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Muonio

Muonio has an average annual temperature of -0.5°C (31°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 542 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -13.6°C / 8°F -18.1° / -9.2° 31.4
Feb -13°C / 9°F -17.5° / -8.6° 28.2
Mar -7.8°C / 18°F -13.1° / -2.4° 26.3
Apr -1.3°C / 30°F -6.2° / 3.6° 29.1
May 5.2°C / 41°F 0.3° / 10° 42.8
Jun 11.2°C / 52°F 6.6° / 15.9° 67.5
Jul 14.5°C / 58°F 9.7° / 19.3° 75.5
Aug 12°C / 54°F 7.3° / 16.6° 68.9
Sep 6.6°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.4° 51.1
Oct -1°C / 30°F -4° / 2.1° 45.8
Nov -7.8°C / 18°F -11.2° / -4.4° 40.5
Dec -11.4°C / 11°F -15.6° / -7.1° 34.6
Muonio has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-1°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average29.4°F
46% below Finland avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Coordinates67.9555°N, 23.6826°E
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below Finland avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 19, 2007.

Oct 20, 1992 15 km S of Kiruna, Sweden M3.4 147 km
Aug 19, 1993 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 148 km
May 13, 1994 21 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 148 km
Nov 15, 1992 10 km SSE of Kiruna, Sweden M3.2 144 km
Jun 6, 1993 53 km SW of Pajala, Sweden M3.1 128 km
Mar 19, 2007 10 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.1 148 km
Jul 13, 1991 17 km SE of Muonio, Finland M3.0 19 km
Jan 10, 1992 10 km W of Kolari, Finland M3.0 72 km
Mar 29, 1994 56 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.0 142 km
May 6, 1993 27 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden M2.9 150 km
Nov 29, 1992 13 km S of Kiruna, Sweden M2.9 145 km
May 21, 1994 27 km SE of Kiruna, Sweden M2.8 130 km
Mar 21, 1992 11 km S of Kiruna, Sweden M2.8 145 km
Jul 1, 1994 54 km ESE of Kiruna, Sweden M2.7 103 km
Apr 24, 1995 33 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden M2.7 144 km
Mar 23, 1992 53 km WNW of Pajala, Sweden M2.6 79 km
Aug 26, 1994 3 km S of Kiruna, Sweden M2.6 146 km
Nov 7, 1993 0 km S of Kiruna, Sweden M2.6 145 km
Aug 16, 1991 68 km NE of Kiruna, Sweden M2.6 112 km
Sep 12, 1993 16 km SE of Kiruna, Sweden M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 8°F (-13°C) 1.1 in
March 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in Driest
May 40°F (5°C) 1.2 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
September 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
October 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
November 16°F (-9°C) 1.5 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 1.2 in

Muonio has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 5°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Muonio

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ammattiopisto Lappia, Tunturi-Lapin osaamiskeskus - - - -
Särkijärven koulu - - - -
Muonion yläkoulu - - - -
Muonion yhtemäiskoulu - - - -
Muonion lukio - - - -
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Museums in Muonio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Muonio local history museum
Reindeer Museum

Libraries in Muonio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Muonion kunnankirjasto0.0

Hotels in Muonio

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harriniva
Hotelli Jeris
Lapland Hotel Olos
Lapland Hotel Soma
Lapland Hotels Pallas
Lumi Hotel Finnland
Torassieppi

Restaurants in Muonio

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harriniva
Jesus Holy Land
Kammari
Olos restaurant
Polar Kota
Rolls
Shell Muonio, Tepe Autohuolto Oy

Cafes in Muonio

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Swiss Café Konditoria

Gas Stations in Muonio

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABC S-Market Muonio
Neste Muonio Miljoonatie
Neste Truck Muonio
SEO Muonio
Shell Muonio Express

Banks in Muonio

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Osuuspankki

Ski Resorts Near Muonio

5 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 - - -
Olos Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pallas Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hetta Hiihtomaa 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Muonio

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Enontekio AirportENFMedium Airport
Aavahelukka Airfield-Small Airport
Pajala AirportPJASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Muonio

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jehovan todistajien valtakunnansali
Muonio Church
Muonion seurahuone
Muonion seurakuntatalo

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Meteorites
1
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Meteorites Near Muonio

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Muonio.

Name Year Description
Muonionalusta 1906

Waterfalls Near Muonio

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Muonio.

Name Description
Äkäslinkat Height: 1

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 Muonio

What is the population of Muonio?

Muonio has a population of 2,321 residents and is located in Finland..

What is the weather like in Muonio?

Muonio has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches, with 8.8 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Enontekiö 1,765 pop · 29.8 mi Kittilä 6,658 pop · 37.4 mi Kolari 3,952 pop · 43.3 mi Pajala 1,962 pop · 52.0 mi Kautokeino 1,489 pop · 74.8 mi Pello 3,182 pop · 82.0 mi Sodankylä 8,067 pop · 85.1 mi Kiruna 17,284 pop · 90.1 mi Koskullskulle 1,216 pop · 93.9 mi Gällivare 12,385 pop · 98.1 mi
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