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Simo, Finland

Lapland · Finland

Simo is a small town in Lapland, Finland with a population of 2,753. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

2,753 Population 2/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
23.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Simo

Simo

Simo is a municipality located in the province of Lapland, Finland, about 50 kilometres (30 mi) from the Swedish border.

People

Population2,753
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain23.1 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population2,753
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates65.6667°, 25.0500°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceLapland
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation23.1 inches (586 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.1 inches (31 cm)

About Simo

Simo is a small town in Finland (Lapland) with a population of 2,753. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 11°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Simo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average33.6°F
38% below Finland avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area1,592.4 sq mi (4,124.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates65.6667°N, 25.0500°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below Finland avg
Snowfall 12.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.64"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2018.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 136 km
Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 96 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 1.7 in
February 11°F (-12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 20°F (-6°C) 1.3 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Driest
May 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
October 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 2.2 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.9 in

Simo has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 11°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Simo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Simon lukio
Simon koulu
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Radio Stations near Simo

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Santa Claus christmas music, helsinki MP3 128 kbps
Radio Santa Claus (US) AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Simo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Pahnilan museo

Libraries in Simo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Kuivaniemi0.0

Hotels in Simo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wanha Pappila

Restaurants in Simo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ravintola Pappilan Pehtoori

Cafes in Simo

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Helmin Lounas-Kahvila
Simoniemen rantakahvila
Wanhan Lohikellarin Kahvila

Clinics in Simo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Simon terveyskeskus

Bus Stations in Simo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Simo

Gas Stations in Simo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Simon autopalvelu

Airports Near Simo

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oulu AirportOULLarge Airport
Kemi-Tornio AirportKEMMedium Airport
Hailuoto AirfieldSmall Airport
Ii AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Simo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Simon 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 Simo

What is the population of Simo?

Simo has a population of 2,753 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,592.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Simo?

Simo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 11°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 23.1 inches, with 12.1 inches of snow.

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