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Weather & Climate in Houtskär, Finland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Houtskär has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 65.7 sq mi (170.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.2228°N, 21.3722°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| Mar 9, 2005 | 56 km ESE of Kökar, Aland Islands | M2.8 | 64 km | 0 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 29 km SSE of Hanko, Finland | M2.7 | 121 km | 0 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 28 km SSE of Hanko, Finland | M2.7 | 123 km | 0 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 28 km SE of Hanko, Finland | M2.7 | 126 km | 0 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 8 km ENE of Nagu, Finland | M2.7 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | Baltic Sea | M2.6 | 77 km | 0 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 30 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland | M2.6 | 69 km | 0 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 49 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland | M2.5 | 75 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in |
Houtskär has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and May the driest (1.1").