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Ranua, Finland
Lapland · Finland
Ranua is a small town in Lapland, Finland with a population of 3,563. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).
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About Ranua
Ranua is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the southern part of the province of Lapland. The municipality has a population of 3,530 and covers an area of 3,694.79 square kilometres (1,426.57 sq mi) of which 241.09 km2 (93.09 sq mi) is water. The population density is 1.02 inhabitants per square kilometre (2.6/sq mi). The municipality is unilingually Finnish.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,563 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 65.9167°, 26.5333° |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
| Country | 🇫🇮 Finland |
| State / Province | Lapland |
| Average Temperature | 33°F (1°C) |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.4 inches (594 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.3 inches (29 cm) |
About Ranua
Ranua is a small town in Finland (Lapland) with a population of 3,563. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 10°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 33.1°F |
| 39% below Finland avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 2,264.9 sq mi (5,866.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.9167°N, 26.5333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.7 in |
Ranua has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 10°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.1").
Schools in Ranua
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranuan kristillinen kansanopisto | — | — | — | — |
| Ranuan lukio | — | — | — | — |
| Kirkonkylän koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Kuhan koulu | — | — | — | — |
| Ranuan yläkoulu | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Ranua
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranuan kunnankirjasto | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ranua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillatori |
Hotels in Ranua
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ranua
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ranua
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Ranua
2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ranua
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ranua
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rovaniemi Airport | RVN | Large Airport |
| Pudasjärvi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ranua Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ranua
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ranuan rauhanyhdistys |
Quick Facts
🇫🇮 About Finland
Public Holidays in Finland
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ranua
What is the population of Ranua?
Ranua has a population of 3,563 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,264.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ranua?
Ranua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 11.3 inches of snow.