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Weather & Climate in Lohtaja, Finland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lohtaja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 60°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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 36.3°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 89.1 sq mi (230.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.0247°N, 23.5048°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Mar 19, 2016 | 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden | M4.2 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden | M4.1 | 121 km | 22 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden | M3.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden | M3.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1991 | 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden | M3.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden | M2.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
Lohtaja has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 14°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (0.9").