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Kuusamo
City in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland
Overview
Kuusamo is a gateway to Finland's Lapland and a hub for outdoor adventures, renowned for its pristine wilderness, national parks, and lively Ruka ski area. It's a small city with a lively tourism scene, blending local traditions with Arctic nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
Northern Ostrobothnia
Population
15,019
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
65.97°, 29.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,742
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
98
English
65
Temperature
0.2°C
Summer Avg
13.2°C
Winter Avg
-11.8°C
Record High
28.4°C
Record Low
-37.9°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
835 mm
Internet Speed
114 Mbps
Upload
82 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
35
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
29
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
253.0
Airport
KAO
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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