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Weather & Climate in Raahe, Finland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Raahe 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 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 | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.6833°N, 24.4833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Sep 23, 1991 | 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden | M3.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden | M3.1 | 108 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 | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
Raahe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 15°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.0").