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Nivavaara, Finland

Lapland · Finland

Nivavaara is a small town in Lapland, Finland with a population of 1,194. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).

1,194 Population 0/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population1,194
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Population1,194
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Coordinates66.5333°, 25.8333°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceLapland
Average Temperature33°F (1°C)
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (578 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.0 inches (28 cm)

About Nivavaara

Nivavaara is a small town in Finland (Lapland) with a population of 1,194. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 11°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Nivavaara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 59°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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average33.0°F
39% below Finland avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area3,259.5 sq mi (8,442.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates66.5333°N, 25.8333°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Finland avg
Snowfall 11.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Jan 10, 1992.

Jan 10, 1992 10 km W of Kolari, Finland M3.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
September 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
October 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 1.9 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 1.6 in

Nivavaara has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 11°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Nivavaara

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Koskenkylän koulu
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Radio Stations near Nivavaara

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Dei Rovaniemi MP3 256 kbps
Guovdageainnu Lagasradio (NO) AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Nivavaara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arktikum
Forestry Museum of Lapland
Metsämuseo
Pöykkölän kotiseutumuseo
Rovaniemi Art Museum
Rovaniemi Local Heritage Museum
Santa's House of Snowmobiles
Science Centre Pilke

Libraries in Nivavaara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lapin yliopiston kirjasto0.0
Library Korkalovaara0.0
Rovaniemi Library0.0
Saarenkylän kirjasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Nivavaara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rovaniemi Market Square

Hotels in Nivavaara

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apukka Resort - Glass Igloos Hotel
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Glass Resort
Nova Skyland Hotel
Santa Claus Holiday Village Reception
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
Silver Birch Resort
Vaattunki Wilderness Resort

Restaurants in Nivavaara

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

All About Salmon
Christmas House Restaurant & Coffee Bar
Glass Resort Restaurant
HelmiSimpukka Rovaniemi Napapiiri
Ice Bar and Snow Restaurant
Lapland Restaurant Kotahovi
Napatapuli Restaurant
Nova Skyland Restaurant
Piparina - day cabins & dining
Rakas Restaurant & Bar
Reindeer Cafe Restaurant Sirmakko
Restaurant Aitta
Restaurant Arctic Eye
Restaurant Forest Manor
Restaurant Kota
Restaurant Santa's Cuisine
Rovaniemi Café
Santa's Salmon Place
Three Elves Restaurant
Varuskuntaravintola Somero

Cafes in Nivavaara

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Ensilumi
Loft Café

Monuments in Nivavaara

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Arctic Circle

Theme Parks in Nivavaara

4 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arctic Motor Park Rovaniemi
Santa Claus Village
Santa Park
Snowman World

Gas Stations in Nivavaara

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Neste Rovaniemi Napapiiri
St1 Rovaniemi Napapiiri

Shopping Malls in Nivavaara

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Christmas House
Santa Claus Gift House

Stadiums & Teams in Nivavaara

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Ski Resorts Near Nivavaara

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ounasvaara Ski Resort (Totto) 0.0 $0
Ounasvaara Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Nivavaara

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rovaniemi AirportRVNLarge Airport
Ranua AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nivavaara

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Santa Claus' Main Post Office

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 Nivavaara

What is the population of Nivavaara?

Nivavaara has a population of 1,194 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,259.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nivavaara?

Nivavaara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches, with 11.0 inches of snow.

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