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Weather & Climate in Lieksa, Finland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lieksa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 61°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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 1,875.7 sq mi (4,858.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.3167°N, 30.0167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Mar 25, 1992 | 5 km N of Kostomuksha, Russia | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in |
Lieksa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 12°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").