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Pelkosenniemi, Finland

Lapland · Finland

Pelkosenniemi is a small town in Lapland, Finland with a population of 922. Elevation: 522 ft (159 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-1°C).

922 Population 1/sq mi density
522 ft Elevation 159 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -1°C
19.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population922
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-1°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Population922
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Coordinates67.1108°, 27.5106°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceLapland
Average Temperature31°F (-1°C)
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (506 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.2 inches (23 cm)

About Pelkosenniemi

Pelkosenniemi is a small town in Finland (Lapland) with a population of 922. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet (159 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 7°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Pelkosenniemi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average31.0°F
43% below Finland avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Area1,199.4 sq mi (3,106.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates67.1108°N, 27.5106°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.64"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 1, 1992 33 km SSW of Kovdor, Russia M3.0 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 1.1 in
March 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in Driest
May 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (11°C) 2.3 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
October 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 1.5 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 1.3 in

Pelkosenniemi has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 7°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Pelkosenniemi

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pelkosenniemen koulu
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Museums in Pelkosenniemi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kotiseutumuseo
Old Ferry

Libraries in Pelkosenniemi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Sompio (Pelkosenniemi)0.0

Cafes in Pelkosenniemi

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vuopio

Gas Stations in Pelkosenniemi

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SEO Pelkosenniemi

Ski Resorts Near Pelkosenniemi

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Suomutunturi 0.0 $0
Pyhä Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Pyhätunturi - Luosto 0.0 $0
Hiihtokeskus Luosto-Ski 0.0 $0

Airports Near Pelkosenniemi

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kemijärvi AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pelkosenniemi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pelkosenniemen kirkko

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 Pelkosenniemi

What is the population of Pelkosenniemi?

Pelkosenniemi has a population of 922 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,199.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pelkosenniemi?

Pelkosenniemi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches, with 9.2 inches of snow.

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