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Location & Surroundings

Simo is a third-order administrative division in Lapland, Finland with 2,904 inhabitants, at 69 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ii, 55 km to the south. The national capital Helsinki is about 630 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kemi-Tornio Airport, 33 km away.

Also known as: Simon Kunta · 751

Overview

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

It is located in Lapland, Finland.

Established in 1608-01-01.

The population is about 2,828 (2023).

It covers about 1,446 square kilometre.

Also known as: EU Simon kunta

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Image Simo Church 20090426.JPG

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Simo.vaakuna.svg

Locator map

Locator map Simo sijainti Suomi.svg

Basic Data

  • Country Finland
  • Located in Lapland
  • Area 1,446 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    65° 48' 50" N, 25° 17' 40" E
  • Elevation DEM: 69 m
  • Timezone Europe/Helsinki
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 2,904
  • 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
Simon Kunta
lauc
751

Weather in Simo

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

Now 3.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.8 to 3.2 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 79 W/m2.

Temperature
3.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,026.3 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 3.2 2.0 217 85 1,026.3 - / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
6h 0.8 2.1 241 90 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 3 10.1 n/a
12h 1.5 3.1 245 88 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
18h 1.6 4.7 333 76 1,020.1 0.02 / 0.02 3 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 1.9 4.2 331 65 1,025.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 78.6 n/a
30h -0.9 1.2 336 76 1,026.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 9.0 n/a
36h 1.7 3.6 199 73 1,022.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 4.5 3.2 227 98 1,015.6 0.89 / 0.89 100 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 7.0 4.7 292 77 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.13 6 46.8 n/a
54h 4.5 4.8 281 58 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 4 7.9 n/a
60h 4.3 4.8 267 68 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 88 0.0 n/a
66h 2.7 3.5 299 71 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 80 0.0 n/a
Thursday 3.3 4.7 320 61 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 70.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simo?
Now 3.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.8 to 3.2 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 79 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 Simo today?
Sunrise around 08:13 and sunset around 15:51 (local time). Day length about 7h 38m.
What is the local time in Simo?
Local time is 21:05. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Simo?
Simo is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Simo?
Population about 2,904.
What is the elevation of Simo?
DEM 69 m.
Where is Simo located?
It is at 65.81401, 25.29448 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simo in?
It is in Finland.

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Last updated 2022-12-28
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