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Weather & Climate in Pelkosenniemi, Finland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pelkosenniemi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 58°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 9.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 31.0°F |
| 43% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 1,199.4 sq mi (3,106.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.1108°N, 27.5106°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Feb 1, 1992 | 33 km SSW of Kovdor, Russia | M3.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.3 in |
Pelkosenniemi has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 7°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.0").