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Weather & Climate in Sotkamo, Finland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sotkamo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 35.2°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 1,361.2 sq mi (3,525.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.1333°N, 28.4167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Mar 25, 1992 | 5 km N of Kostomuksha, Russia | M3.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in |
Sotkamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 13°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.3").