Lokan Tekojärvi
Reservoir Northern Finnish lake within boreal Lapland environment
A lake in Finnish Lapland, Lokan Tekojärvi supports boating, trout fishing and shoreline hiking; seasonal visitors come for midnight sun in summer and northern lights displays in winter.
How to Get to Lokan Tekojärvi #
Lokan reservoir is in Finnish Lapland; the nearest larger settlements are Sodankylä and Inari. Access is by regional roads-expect long distances between services. Use a car and local maps; some access roads may be unpaved.
Tips for Visiting Lokan Tekojärvi #
- Lokan reservoir is a good spot for birdwatching-bring binoculars and a long-lens camera.
- Services are minimal; if planning an overnight stay, arrange lodging in the nearest settlement (Sodankylä area).
Best Time to Visit Lokan Tekojärvi #
Summer for bird migration and midnight sun; winter for snow-covered silence and aurora viewing if prepared for cold.
Weather & Climate near Lokan Tekojärvi #
Lokan Tekojärvi's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 18°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 27 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
