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Kittilä

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Location & Surroundings

Kittilä is a third-order administrative division in Lapland, Finland with 6,526 inhabitants, at 206 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kittilae, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Helsinki is about 845 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kittilae Airport, 13 km away.

Also known as: Kittilän Kunta · 261 · Kittâl · Gihttel

Overview

Kittilä is municipality in the region of Lapland in Finland — FI kunta Lapin maakunnassa.

It is located in Lapland, Finland.

Established in 1854-00-00.

The population is about 6,822 (2023).

It covers about 8,095 square kilometre.

Also known as: Gihttel, Kittâl, Kittal, Kittilä (Finland)

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Basic Data

  • Country Finland
  • Located in Lapland
  • Area 8,095 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    67° 46' 53" N, 25° 4' 37" E
  • Elevation DEM: 206 m
  • Timezone Europe/Helsinki
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 6,526
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +358

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Alternate Names

fi
Kittilän Kunta
lauc
261
smn
Kittâl
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Gihttel

Weather in Kittilä

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kittilä, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 6.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.7 to 8.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 15 W/m2.

Temperature
6.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
993.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 6.8 1.7 99 98 993.0 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 8.2 1.4 137 99 992.1 6.63 / 6.63 100 11.1 n/a
12h 8.4 0.7 243 99 991.3 0.00 / 2.46 97 14.6 n/a
18h 5.7 0.9 145 98 991.0 0.00 / 0.38 39 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 7.4 1.7 27 97 988.2 0.00 / 0.00 91 4.6 n/a
30h 8.7 3.8 15 89 987.7 0.34 / 0.34 99 107.7 n/a
36h 7.7 3.3 336 94 991.7 0.00 / 0.30 91 26.4 n/a
42h 4.7 2.7 323 93 997.4 0.62 / 0.92 91 0.0 n/a
Monday 4.4 1.9 318 89 1,002.8 0.00 / 0.00 33 19.0 n/a
54h 10.4 3.6 349 60 1,007.4 0.00 / 0.00 60 301.1 n/a
60h 6.1 2.0 344 77 1,013.2 0.06 / 0.06 22 99.3 n/a
66h 3.0 2.0 330 95 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 61 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 6.0 1.4 352 87 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 94 9.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kittilä?
Now 6.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.7 to 8.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 15 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kittilä today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 19:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 50m.
What is the local time in Kittilä?
Local time is 16:37. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kittilä?
Kittilä is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kittilä?
Population about 6,526.
What is the elevation of Kittilä?
DEM 206 m.
Where is Kittilä located?
It is at 67.78147, 25.07689 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kittilä in?
It is in Finland.

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Last updated 2022-12-27
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