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Weather & Climate in Rovaniemi, Finland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rovaniemi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 33.0°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 3,259.5 sq mi (8,442.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.4990°N, 25.6887°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.
| Jan 10, 1992 | 10 km W of Kolari, Finland | M3.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.7 in |
Rovaniemi has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 11°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.3").