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Weather & Climate in Sodankylä, Finland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sodankylä has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 30.4°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 5,921.5 sq mi (15,336.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.4167°N, 26.6000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Jan 10, 1992 | 10 km W of Kolari, Finland | M3.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 1991 | 17 km SE of Muonio, Finland | M3.0 | 119 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 | Driest |
| March | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.3 in |
Sodankylä has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 7°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.1").