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Köppen climate classification types of Finland. The climate of Finland is influenced most by its latitude: Finland is located between 60 and 70 N. Because of Finland's northern location, winter is the longest season. Only on the south coast and in the southwest is summer as long as winter.
Finland areas north of the Arctic Circle rarely see the sun set during the months of June and July, due to the natural phenomenon Midnight sun. [7] Northern parts of Finland have summer temperatures in the 8 °C (46 °F) to 16 °C (61 °F) range, while further south, the temperature is closer to 13 °C (55 °F) and 23 °C (73 °F).
Tampere is the most populous inland city in the Nordic countries. [13] The urban area has a population of approximately 340,000. [5] Tampere is considered to be the most important urban, economic and cultural centre in the whole of inland Finland. [14] Tampere and its surroundings are part of the historic province of Satakunta.
Finland's total area is 337,030 km 2 (130,128 sq mi). Of this area 10% is water, 69% forest, 8% cultivated land and 13% other. Finland is the eighth largest country in Europe after Russia, France, Ukraine, Spain, Sweden, Norway and Germany. As a whole, the shape of Finland's boundaries resembles a figure of a one-armed human.
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
The Winter Classic will be held on Dec. 31 (5 p.m. ET) at Chicago's Wrigley Field between the Blackhawks and Blues. The Winter Classic was also played at the Chicago Cubs' stadium in 2009.
Viikinsaari is an island located in the lake Pyhäjärvi belonging to the City of Tampere, Finland. The island is a popular nature resort and an outdoor recreation area, attracting visitors all year round. In the summertime there is a boat connection to the island from the Laukontori harbour. In winter, the island can be reached by walking or ...
A little old cottage in an allotment garden museum in Niihama, Tampere. Niihama is a neighbourhood in the northeast part of the city of Tampere, Finland. The area is mostly wooded and mainly for outdoor use. There are cross-country ski runs in winter, and there is also a