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Weather & Climate in Sottunga, Aland Islands

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sottunga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area462.6 sq mi (1,198.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates60.1302°N, 20.6668°W
TimezoneEurope/Mariehamn

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.

Mar 9, 2005 56 km ESE of Kökar, Aland Islands M2.8 80 km 0 km
Apr 5, 1995 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.7 146 km 15 km
Mar 30, 1995 11 km SSW of Norrtälje, Sweden M2.7 124 km 10 km
May 24, 1995 8 km ENE of Nagu, Finland M2.7 77 km 10 km
Apr 3, 1995 14 km NE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.6 138 km 10 km
Mar 9, 2005 Baltic Sea M2.6 101 km 0 km
Mar 9, 2005 30 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.6 98 km 0 km
Apr 5, 1995 6 km NNE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.5 146 km 10 km
Mar 9, 2005 49 km SSW of Dragsfjärd, Finland M2.5 96 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in Wettest
December 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in

Sottunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 26°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.0").

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