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).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 8,067 |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Coordinates | 67.4167°, 26.6000° |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
| Country | 🇫🇮 Finland |
| State / Province | Lapland |
| Average Temperature | 30°F (-1°C) |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.3 inches (515 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.5 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 30.4°F |
| 44% below Finland avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Coordinates | 67.4167°N, 26.6000°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Schools in Sodankylä
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitisenrannan koulu | - | - | - | - |
| Koulukeskus | - | - | - | - |
| REDU Sodankylä | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sodankylä
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sodankylä
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodankylä Museum of Local History and Culture |
Libraries in Sodankylä
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodankylän kirjasto | 0.0 |
Hotels in Sodankylä
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sodankylä
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sodankylä
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sodankylä
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sodankylä
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sodankylä
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sodankylä
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sodankylä
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sodankylä
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sodankylä
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sodankyla Airport | SOT | Medium Airport |
| Kemijärvi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vuotso Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sodankylä
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posti |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sodankylä
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Jehovan todistajien valtakunnansali | |
| Sodankylä New Church | |
| Sodankylä Old Church | |
| Sodankylän helluntaiseurakunta | |
| Sodankylän rauhanyhdistys | |
| Sodankylän vapaaseurakunta |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Finland
15 public holidays this year
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Sodankylä has a population of 8,067 residents and is located in Finland..
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. Annual rainfall totals 20.3 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.
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