Porttipahdan Tekojärvi
Reservoir Artificial reservoir lake in Lapland
A Lapland lake offering fishing, canoeing and summer hiking; in winter the area provides dark‑sky conditions for aurora viewing and snow‑based activities.
Porttipahdan Tekojärvi is an artificial lake (tekojärvi) in Finnish Lapland. It is a reservoir formed by damming and sits well above the Arctic Circle.
The shoreline and surrounding landscape are characteristic Lapland tundra and forest. The area is remote and visited for its quiet shoreline scenery and access to northern outdoor activities rather than developed tourist facilities.
The lake was created by construction of a dam and functions as a managed reservoir rather than a natural lake. Its existence is tied to regional water management and infrastructure.
Situated in northern Lapland, the reservoir lies at roughly 68.09484°N, 26.60482°E, in a sparsely populated part of Finland well to the north of major cities.
- Arctic location: Lies north of the Arctic Circle; the latitude is about 68.09°N.
Best Time to Visit Porttipahdan Tekojärvi #
Best in summer (June-August) when the lake is thawed, daylight is long, and access is easiest.
Weather & Climate near Porttipahdan Tekojärvi #
Porttipahdan 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. Moderate rainfall (502 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (31 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 (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 69 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 (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°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 -17°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
