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Pyhäjärvi, Finland

Lapland · Finland

Pyhäjärvi is a small city in Lapland, Finland with a population of 6,094. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-0°C).

6,094 Population 5/sq mi density
597 ft Elevation 182 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -0°C
20.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Pyhäjärvi

Pyhäjärvi

Pyhäjärvi is a town and municipality in the south of Northern Ostrobothnia region, Finland. Pyhäjärvi also borders the North Savo and Central Finland regions. The town belongs to the subregion of Nivala–Haapajärvi. Its seat is in Pyhäsalmi.

People

Population6,094
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-0°C)
Rain20.1 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Population6,094
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates67.0701°, 27.2176°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceLapland
Average Temperature31°F (-0°C)
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation20.1 inches (511 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.3 inches (24 cm)

About Pyhäjärvi

Pyhäjärvi is a small city in Finland (Lapland) with a population of 6,094. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet (182 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 20.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Pyhäjärvi 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 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 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average31.1°F
42% below Finland avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area1,199.4 sq mi (3,106.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates67.0701°N, 27.2176°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"
47% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.68"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.06"

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 M3.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 1.1 in
March 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Driest
May 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
October 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 1.5 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 1.3 in

Pyhäjärvi has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 8°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (1.1").

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Museums in Pyhäjärvi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Old Ferry

Hotels in Pyhäjärvi

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotelli Pyhätunturi
Kurula's Resort
Lapland Hotel Luostotunturi
Pyhä Igloos
Ravintola Aurora
Santa's Hotels Hotel Aurora
Ski-Inn Kultakero
Ski-PyhäTunturi
Sunday Morning Resort

Restaurants in Pyhäjärvi

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAMP Kitchen & Bar
Hanki Baari
Hööri
Huttuhippu
Kairosmaja
Loimu
Mesta
Mokkatupa Social Dining
Popolo
Sport Bar Pyhä
Tsokka

Cafes in Pyhäjärvi

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Huttujärven latukahvila
Kopara
Pyhäntähti
Ski Café & Bistro
Summer Activity Café

Gas Stations in Pyhäjärvi

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seo Pyhätunturi

Ski Resorts Near Pyhäjärvi

4 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Pyhäjärvi

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sodankyla AirportSOTMedium Airport
Kemijärvi AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pyhäjärvi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel of the Northern Lights

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 Pyhäjärvi

What is the population of Pyhäjärvi?

Pyhäjärvi has a population of 6,094 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,199.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pyhäjärvi?

Pyhäjärvi 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 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.1 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.

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