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Weather & Climate in Jakobstad, Finland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jakobstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 37.9°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 258.9 sq mi (670.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.6749°N, 22.7026°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jun 15, 2010 | 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden | M4.1 | 115 km | 22 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden | M3.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden | M3.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden | M3.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1991 | 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden | M3.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 1992 | 21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden | M2.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2007 | 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden | M2.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden | M2.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in |
Jakobstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 17°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.9").