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Puolanka, Finland
Kainuu · Finland
Puolanka is a small town in Kainuu, Finland with a population of 2,348. Elevation: 548 ft (167 m). Average temperature: 35°F (1°C).
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About Puolanka
Puolanka is a municipality in Finland located in the Kainuu region. The municipality has a population of 2,322
(31 December 2025) and covers an area of 2,598.68 square kilometres (1,003.36 sq mi) of
which 137.3 km2 (53.0 sq mi)
is water. The population density is
0.94 inhabitants per square kilometre (2.4/sq mi). The municipality is unilingually Finnish.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,348 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.8667°, 27.6667° |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
| Country | 🇫🇮 Finland |
| State / Province | Kainuu |
| Average Temperature | 35°F (1°C) |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.6 inches (651 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.3 inches (31 cm) |
About Puolanka
Puolanka is a small town in Finland (Kainuu) with a population of 2,348. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet (167 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 34.6°F |
| 36% below Finland avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 996.5 sq mi (2,581.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.8667°N, 27.6667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in |
Puolanka has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.3").
Schools in Puolanka
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puolangan lukio | — | — | — | — |
| Puolankajärven koulu | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Puolanka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puolangan tori |
Restaurants in Puolanka
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Puolanka
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puolanka
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Puolanka
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vimpelinvaaran laskettelurinne | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saukkovaaran laskettelukeskus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Paljakan matkailu- ja hiihtokeskus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hiihtokeskus Ukkohalla | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Taivalvaaran Hiihtokeskus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Taivalkoski ski jumping hill | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Puolanka
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kajaani Airport | KAJ | Medium Airport |
| Pudasjärvi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Taivalkoski | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puolanka
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Puolangan helluntaiseurakunta | |
| Puolangan kirkko | |
| Puolangan rauhanyhdistys |
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Public Holidays in Finland
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Puolanka?
Puolanka has a population of 2,348 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 996.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puolanka?
Puolanka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches, with 12.3 inches of snow.