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Sodankylä, Finland

Lapland · Finland

Sodankylä is a small city in Lapland, Finland with a population of 8,067. Elevation: 627 ft (191 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

8,067 Population 1/sq mi density
627 ft Elevation 191 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
20.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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People

Population8,067
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Population8,067
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Coordinates67.4167°, 26.6000°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceLapland
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation20.3 inches (515 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)

About Sodankylä

Sodankylä is a small city in Finland (Lapland) with a population of 8,067. The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet (191 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 7°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Climate in Sodankylä

Sodankylä has an average annual temperature of 0.3°C (33°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 555 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -12.8°C / 9°F -17.5° / -8.1° 36.6
Feb -12.4°C / 10°F -17.2° / -7.6° 30.8
Mar -7.4°C / 19°F -12.9° / -1.8° 30.1
Apr -1°C / 30°F -6° / 4° 32.3
May 5.6°C / 42°F 0.7° / 10.5° 41.8
Jun 11.9°C / 53°F 6.9° / 16.9° 62.4
Jul 15.2°C / 59°F 10.1° / 20.2° 77.4
Aug 12.6°C / 55°F 7.8° / 17.4° 58.3
Sep 7.2°C / 45°F 3.3° / 11.1° 52.4
Oct 0.1°C / 32°F -2.8° / 2.9° 47.9
Nov -6°C / 21°F -9.2° / -2.8° 43.3
Dec -9.8°C / 14°F -14° / -5.7° 41.6
Sodankylä has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average30.4°F
44% below Finland avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Area5,921.5 sq mi (15,336.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates67.4167°N, 26.6000°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below Finland avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Jan 10, 1992.

Jan 10, 1992 10 km W of Kolari, Finland M3.0 131 km
Jul 13, 1991 17 km SE of Muonio, Finland M3.0 119 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 Driest
March 19°F (-8°C) 1.1 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
May 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
June 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
September 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
October 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 1.5 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 1.3 in

Sodankylä has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 7°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Sodankylä

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kitisenrannan koulu
Koulukeskus
REDU Sodankylä
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Radio Stations near Sodankylä

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sodankylä

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sodankylä Museum of Local History and Culture

Libraries in Sodankylä

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sodankylän kirjasto0.0

Hotels in Sodankylä

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotelli Karhu
Hotelli Sodankylä

Restaurants in Sodankylä

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BarKrouvi
Niesta Lounasravintola
Ravintola Ruususuola
Rolls
Turkinpippuri Sodankylä
Varuskuntaravintola Tähti

Cafes in Sodankylä

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jokkerin Hiihtomesta
Kahvila Smak
Neste Mokko Sodankylä
Neste Sodankylä Ranniotie
Orakoski camping
Sodankylän Sotilaskoti

Cinemas in Sodankylä

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lapinsuu

Monuments in Sodankylä

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sodankylästä talvisotaan lähteneille

Clinics in Sodankylä

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terveystalo

Bus Stations in Sodankylä

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sodankylän linja-autoasema

Gas Stations in Sodankylä

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC S-market Sodankylä
Neste Sodankylä Lompolontie
Neste Sodankylä Ranniotie
SEO Sodankylä
St1
Teboil Sodankylä

Banks in Sodankylä

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Osuuspankki

Gyms in Sodankylä

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Polar Gym

Ski Resorts Near Sodankylä

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 Sodankylä

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sodankyla AirportSOTMedium Airport
Kemijärvi AirfieldSmall Airport
Vuotso AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sodankylä

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posti

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sodankylä

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jehovan todistajien valtakunnansali
Sodankylä New Church
Sodankylä Old Church
Sodankylän helluntaiseurakunta
Sodankylän rauhanyhdistys
Sodankylän vapaaseurakunta

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 Sodankylä

What is the population of Sodankylä?

Sodankylä has a population of 8,067 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,921.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sodankylä?

Sodankylä has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.3 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

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