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Tervola, Finland

Lapland · Finland

Tervola is a small town in Lapland, Finland with a population of 2,820. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

2,820 Population 8/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
24.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Tervola

Tervola

Tervola is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Lapland, Finland. The municipality has a population of 2,837
(31 December 2025) and covers an area of 1,592.03 square kilometres (614.69 sq mi) of
which 32.66 km2 (12.61 sq mi)
is water. The population density is
1.82 inhabitants per square kilometre (4.7/sq mi).

People

Population2,820
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain24.8 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population2,820
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates66.0833°, 24.8000°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceLapland
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation24.8 inches (630 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.2 inches (34 cm)

About Tervola

Tervola is a small town in Finland (Lapland) with a population of 2,820. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 10°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Tervola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average33.5°F
38% below Finland avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area337.2 sq mi (873.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates66.0833°N, 24.8000°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below Finland avg
Snowfall 13.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 93 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 117 km
Jun 6, 1993 53 km SW of Pajala, Sweden M3.1 141 km
Jan 10, 1992 10 km W of Kolari, Finland M3.0 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 11°F (-11°C) 1.6 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
September 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
October 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in Wettest
November 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 1.9 in

Tervola has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 10°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Tervola

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lapinniemen koulu
Tervolan lukio
Kaisajoen koulu
Ammattiopisto Lappia, Louen toimipiste
Ammattiopisto Lappia, Louen toimipiste
Louen koulu
Mattisen koulu
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Radio Stations near Tervola

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 Tervola

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Paakkola School
Tervolan kotiseutumuseo

Hotels in Tervola

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Katkavaara

Cafes in Tervola

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Neste Tervakuksa

Monuments in Tervola

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petsamon siirtoväkeä

Train Stations in Tervola

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tervola

Bus Stations in Tervola

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tervola

Gas Stations in Tervola

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Sale Loue
FI #5198289412
Neste Tervola
SEO Tervola
Teboil Tervola Loue Autom

Banks in Tervola

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tervolan Osuuspankki

Airports Near Tervola

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kemi-Tornio AirportKEMMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tervola

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jehovan todistajien valtakunnansali
Tervolan iso kirkko
Tervolan rauhanyhdistys
Tervolan vanha 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 Tervola

What is the population of Tervola?

Tervola has a population of 2,820 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 337.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tervola?

Tervola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches, with 13.2 inches of snow.

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