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Ylitornio, Finland

Lapland · Finland

Ylitornio is a small town in Lapland, Finland with a population of 3,697. Elevation: 469 ft (143 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

3,697 Population 5/sq mi density
469 ft Elevation 143 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Ylitornio

Ylitornio

Ylitornio is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Lapland along the Tornio River, opposite the Swedish town of Övertorneå about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) by road to its northwest. The two localities are connected by an international bridge that goes between Övertorneå through an island and enters Finland in a rural portion of Ylitornio's municipality, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of town. Literally translated to English the two locations would be called Upper Tornio.

People

Population3,697
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Population3,697
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Coordinates66.3089°, 23.6773°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceLapland
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (568 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.7 inches (30 cm)

About Ylitornio

Ylitornio is a small town in Finland (Lapland) with a population of 3,697. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 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 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Ylitornio 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 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average33.5°F
38% below Finland avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area826.4 sq mi (2,140.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates66.3089°N, 23.6773°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Finland avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.64"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 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 M4.2 149 km
Nov 3, 1992 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.6 140 km
Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 72 km
Oct 7, 1992 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 143 km
Nov 26, 1992 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 145 km
Jan 13, 1992 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 136 km
Sep 17, 1992 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 143 km
May 22, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 141 km
Jul 14, 1992 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 142 km
Jun 25, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 140 km
Feb 21, 1992 13 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 149 km
Sep 9, 1993 16 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 145 km
Aug 19, 1993 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 149 km
Sep 28, 1990 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 141 km
Sep 15, 1993 23 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 140 km
Dec 17, 1992 19 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 146 km
May 13, 1994 21 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 141 km
Jul 29, 1994 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.1 140 km
Jun 6, 1993 53 km SW of Pajala, Sweden M3.1 88 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 1.4 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Driest
May 44°F (6°C) 1.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
September 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
October 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 2.2 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 1.8 in

Ylitornio has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 11°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Ylitornio

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ylitornion yhteiskoulun lukio
Ylitornion peruskoulu, Ainiovaaran toimipiste
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Radio Stations near Ylitornio

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Ylitornio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aunesgården
Keisarinmaja

Libraries in Ylitornio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nordkalottens Kultur- och Forskningscentrum0.0
Tornedalens bibliotek0.0
Tornionlaakson kirjasto0.0

Hotels in Ylitornio

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Kievari
Lomakeskus Karemajat

Restaurants in Ylitornio

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kahvila Väylä Ravintola
Karemajat
Rolls
Ylitornio Pizza Kebab

Cafes in Ylitornio

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aavasaksan Aurinkomajat
GT Aavasaksa
Káfet Aavasaksan rinteet
SEO Ylitornio

Theatres in Ylitornio

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kruununnäyttämö

Monuments in Ylitornio

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aavasaksa

Gas Stations in Ylitornio

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC
GT Aavasaksa
Neste Ylitornio Alkkulanraitti
SEO Ylitornio

Banks in Ylitornio

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Osuuspankki

Ski Resorts Near Ylitornio

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hiihtokeskus 0.0 $0
Aavasaksanrinteet 0.0 $0
Ritavalkean laskettelurinne 0.0 $0

Post Offices in Ylitornio

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posti

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ylitornio

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Aavasaksa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ylitornio

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ylitornion helluntaiseurakunta
Ylitornion 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ylitornio

Aavasaksa
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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 Ylitornio

What is the population of Ylitornio?

Ylitornio has a population of 3,697 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 826.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ylitornio?

Ylitornio 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 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow.

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