Yearly Finnish temperature extremes 1961-2024
editThe table below lists the Finnish Meteorological Institute's data on annual extreme temperatures in Finland since 1961.[1]
High temperatures
edit| Year | Location | Temperature °C (°F) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Kemi-Tornio Airport | 30.8 °C (87.4 °F) | July 14 |
| 1962 | Kronoby | 26.0 °C (78.8 °F) | June 20 |
| 1963 | Utti | 32.8 °C (91.0 °F) | August 2 |
| 1964 | Kronoby | 31.0 °C (87.8 °F) | June 15 |
| 1965 | Utti | 29.0 °C (84.2 °F) | July 21 |
| 1966 | Varkaus Käpykangas | 32.0 °C (89.6 °F) | June 20 |
| 1967 | Utti | 31.2 °C (88.2 °F) | August 3 |
| 1968 | Lahti Laune | 30.4 °C (86.7 °F) | June 19 |
| 1969 | Naantali | 31.5 °C (88.7 °F) | August 1 |
| 1970 | Kemi-Tornio Airport | 32.9 °C (91.2 °F) | July 20 |
| 1971 | Hattula Leteensuo | 29.3 °C (84.7 °F) | July 6 |
| 1972 | Outokumpu | 33.6 °C (92.5 °F) | July 8 |
| 1973 | Anjalankoski Anjala | 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) | July 6 |
| 1974 | Utsjoki Kevo | 32.8 °C (91.0 °F) | June 18 |
| 1975 | Ruotsinpyhtää Keitala | 32.0 °C (89.6 °F) | August 8 |
| 1976 | Muhos kk Laitasaari | 27.0 °C (80.6 °F) | August 14 |
| 1977 | Kankaanpää Niinisalo | 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) | June 15 |
| 1978 | Kuopio Inkilänmäki | 29.6 °C (85.3 °F) | August 1 |
| 1979 | Tuusula Hyrylä | 30.5 °C (86.9 °F) | June 8 |
| 1980 | Lapinjärvi Ingermanninkylä | 31.5 °C (88.7 °F) | July 31 |
| 1981 | Kotka Sunila | 29.6 °C (85.3 °F) | July 10 |
| 1982 | Ylistaro Pelma | 30.2 °C (86.4 °F) | July 16 |
| 1983 | Kotka Sunila | 32.3 °C (90.1 °F) | July 10 |
| 1984 | Utti | 29.1 °C (84.4 °F) | May 17 |
| 1985 | Lappeenranta | 30.4 °C (86.7 °F) | August 10 |
| 1986 | Lapinjärvi Ingermanninkylä | 31.5 °C (88.7 °F) | June 27 |
| 1987 | Utsjoki Kevo | 30.0 °C (86.0 °F) | July 20 |
| 1988 | Utsjoki Kevo | 32.9 °C (91.2 °F) | July 20 |
| 1989 | Lapinjärvi Ingermanninkylä | 31.1 °C (88.0 °F) | July 9 |
| 1990 | Utsjoki Kevo | 29.2 °C (84.6 °F) | June 25 |
| 1991 | Lapinjärvi Ingermanninkylä | 30.0 °C (86.0 °F) | July 31 |
| 1992 | Vihti Maasoja | 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) | July 17 |
| 1993 | Lapinjärvi Ingermanninkylä | 30.0 °C (86.0 °F) | May 20 |
| 1994 | Jyväskylä | 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) | July 28 |
| 1995 | Ylämaa Ylijärvi | 31.2 °C (88.2 °F) | June 15 |
| 1996 | Utti | 28.2 °C (82.8 °F) | August 21 |
| 1997 | Kauhava lentokenttä | 31.5 °C (88.7 °F) | July 1 |
| 1998 | Joensuu | 32.0 °C (89.6 °F) | June 16 |
| 1999 | Joensuu, Vieremä Kaarakkala | 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) | July 16 |
| 2000 | Inari Sevettijärvi | 32.4 °C (90.3 °F) | July 19 |
| 2001 | Savonlinna Ruunavuori | 31.9 °C (89.4 °F) | July 18 |
| 2002 | Pori | 30.0 °C (86.0 °F) | August 13 |
| 2003 | Mietoinen Saari | 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) | July 15 |
| 2004 | Inari Sevettijärvi | 29.8 °C (85.6 °F) | July 3 |
| 2005 | Inari Sevettijärvi | 30.8 °C (87.4 °F) | July 9 |
| 2006 | Lammi Evo | 32.1 °C (89.8 °F) | July 8 |
| 2007 | Parikkala Koitsanlahti | 30.7 °C (87.3 °F) | August 14 |
| 2008 | Salo Kiikala airport | 29.7 °C (85.5 °F) | June 6 |
| 2009 | Jämsä (Halli) Lentoasemantie | 29.8 °C (85.6 °F) | July 4 |
| 2010 | Joensuu Airport | 37.2 °C (99.0 °F) | July 29[2] |
| 2011 | Ylitornio Meltosjärvi | 32.8 °C (91.0 °F) | June 10 |
| 2012 | Lieksa Lampela | 31.0 °C (87.8 °F) | July 30 |
| 2013 | Liperi Tuiskavanluoto | 32.4 °C (90.3 °F) | June 26 |
| 2014 | Pori Railway Station | 32.8 °C (91.0 °F) | August 4 |
| 2015 | Kouvola Utti Lentoportintie | 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) | July 2 |
| 2016 | Utsjoki Kevo | 29.1 °C (84.4 °F) | July 23 |
| 2017 | Utsjoki Kevo | 27.6 °C (81.7 °F) | July 28 |
| 2018 | Vaasa Klemettilä | 33.7 °C (92.7 °F) | July 18 |
| 2019 | Porvoo Emäsalo | 33.7 °C (92.7 °F) | July 28[3] |
| 2020 | Kankaanpää Niinisalo | 33.5 °C (92.3 °F) | June 25 |
| 2021 | Heinola Asemantaus | 34.0 °C (93.2 °F) | July 15 |
| 2022 | Utsjoki | 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) | June 29[4] |
| 2023 | Rauma Pyynpää | 33.6 °C (92.5 °F) | August 7 |
| 2024 | Asemantaus Heinola | 31.4 °C (88.5 °F) | June 28 |
Low temperatures
edit| Year | Location | Temperature °C (°F) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Sodankylä Vuotso | −41.2 °C (−42.2 °F) | February 6 |
| 1962 | Inari /Ivalo | −41.4 °C (−42.5 °F) | January 24 |
| 1963 | Sodankylä Vuotso | −43.2 °C (−45.8 °F) | December 19 |
| 1964 | Sodankylä Lokka | −40.4 °C (−40.7 °F) | January 26 |
| 1965 | Enontekiö Kalmankaltio | −40.3 °C (−40.5 °F) | January 11 |
| 1966 | Inari/Ivalo | −48.6 °C (−55.5 °F) | February 1 |
| 1967 | Enontekiö Kilpisjärvi | −44.2 °C (−47.6 °F) | January 27 |
| 1968 | Alajärvi Möksy | −42.0 °C (−43.6 °F) | January 12 |
| 1969 | Taivalkoski kk | −41.6 °C (−42.9 °F) | February 5 |
| 1970 | Utsjoki Kevo | −43.2 °C (−45.8 °F) | February 16 |
| 1971 | Salla Tuntsa | −46.0 °C (−50.8 °F) | February 28 |
| 1972 | Salla Tuntsa | −39.7 °C (−39.5 °F) | March 10 |
| 1973 | Kittilä Kaukonen | −40.3 °C (−40.5 °F) | December 8 |
| 1974 | Kittilä Pokka | −37.7 °C (−35.9 °F) | January 29 |
| 1975 | Salla Naruskajärvi | −40.2 °C (−40.4 °F) | February 18 |
| 1976 | Salla Naruskajärvi | −44.2 °C (−47.6 °F) | February 1 |
| 1977 | Kittilä Pokka | −44.5 °C (−48.1 °F) | January 23 |
| 1978 | Salla Naruskajärvi | −45.5 °C (−49.9 °F) | January 27 |
| 1979 | Salla Naruskajärvi | −43.2 °C (−45.8 °F) | February 13 |
| 1980 | Salla Naruskajärvi | −43.3 °C (−45.9 °F) | January 26 |
| 1981 | Kittilä Pokka | −42.8 °C (−45.0 °F) | March 12 |
| 1982 | Salla Naruskajärvi | −43.5 °C (−46.3 °F) | January 1 |
| 1983 | Salla Naruskajärvi | −40.1 °C (−40.2 °F) | December 10 |
| 1984 | Kittilä Pokka | −39.1 °C (−38.4 °F) | January 25 |
| 1985 | Salla Naruskajärvi | −50.4 °C (−58.7 °F) | January 6 |
| 1986 | Muonio kk Alamuonio | −41.9 °C (−43.4 °F) | December 20 |
| 1987 | Salla Naruskajärvi | −45.5 °C (−49.9 °F) | January 8 |
| 1988 | Salla Naruskajärvi | −41.4 °C (−42.5 °F) | December 22 |
| 1989 | Kuusamo Kiutaköngäs | −37.4 °C (−35.3 °F) | January 1 |
| 1990 | Inari/Ivalo | −40.6 °C (−41.1 °F) | January 11 |
| 1991 | Salla Naruska | −38.5 °C (−37.3 °F) | January 29 |
| 1992 | Utsjoki Kevo | −35.3 °C (−31.5 °F) | January 10 |
| 1993 | Utsjoki Kevo, Kittilä Pulju and Pokka | −37.2 °C (−35.0 °F) | January 15 and 20 |
| 1994 | Salla Naruska | −41.1 °C (−42.0 °F) | February 11 |
| 1995 | Kittilä Pokka | −42.0 °C (−43.6 °F) | December 29 |
| 1996 | Sodankylä Lisma Aapa | −37.0 °C (−34.6 °F) | January 6 |
| 1997 | Kuusamo Kiutaköngäs | −41.4 °C (−42.5 °F) | February 10 |
| 1998 | Sodankylä Lokka | −43.1 °C (−45.6 °F) | February 17 |
| 1999 | Kittilä Pokka | −51.5 °C (−60.7 °F) | January 28[5] |
| 2000 | Kuusamo Kiutaköngäs | −36.5 °C (−33.7 °F) | December 27 |
| 2001 | Pyhäjärvi Ol. Ojakylä | −42.5 °C (−44.5 °F) | February 8 |
| 2002 | Taivalkoski Fire Station | −40.7 °C (−41.3 °F) | December 31 |
| 2003 | Kuusamo Kiutaköngäs | −41.9 °C (−43.4 °F) | January 7 |
| 2004 | Salla Naruska | −38.7 °C (−37.7 °F) | February 11 |
| 2005 | Salla Naruska | −36.5 °C (−33.7 °F) | January 29 |
| 2006 | Kittilä Pokka | −43.6 °C (−46.5 °F) | January 20 |
| 2007 | Salla Naruska | −39.9 °C (−39.8 °F) | February 6 |
| 2008 | Kittilä Pokka | −33.7 °C (−28.7 °F) | February 24 |
| 2009 | Inari Sevettijärvi | −37.6 °C (−35.7 °F) | February 7 |
| 2010 | Kuhmo Kalliojoki | −41.3 °C (−42.3 °F) | February 20 |
| 2011 | Salla Naruska | −41.8 °C (−43.2 °F) | February 18 |
| 2012 | Inari Kaamanen | −42.7 °C (−44.9 °F) | February 6 |
| 2013 | Sodankylä Vuotso | −39.7 °C (−39.5 °F) | December 9 |
| 2014 | Utsjoki Kevojärvi | −40.7 °C (−41.3 °F) | January 20 |
| 2015 | Utsjoki Kevojärvi | −39.6 °C (−39.3 °F) | January 11 |
| 2016 | Muonio Kirkonkylä | −41.2 °C (−42.2 °F) | January 7 |
| 2017 | Muonio Kirkonkylä | −41.7 °C (−43.1 °F) | January 5 |
| 2018 | Utsjoki Kevo Kevojärvi | −37.1 °C (−34.8 °F) | February 4 |
| 2019 | Utsjoki Kevo Kevojärvi | −39.1 °C (−38.4 °F) | February 5 |
| 2020 | Utsjoki Kevo Kevojärvi | −41.1 °C (−42.0 °F) | December 27 |
| 2021 | Utsjoki Kevo Kevojärvi | −39.7 °C (−39.5 °F) | February 20 |
| 2022 | Enontekiö Airport | −35.7 °C (−32.3 °F) | January 8 |
| 2023 | Kittilä Airport | −37.5 °C (−35.5 °F) | March 24 |
| 2024 | Enontekiö Airport | −44.3 °C (−47.7 °F) | January 5 |
References
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