| Saana | |
|---|---|
 Saana as seen from Lake Kilpisjärvi | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,029 m (3,376 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 556 m (1,824 ft) |
| Coordinates | 69°02′37″N 20°51′22″E / 69.04361°N 20.85611°E |
| Geography | |
  Saana Location in NW Finland | |
| Location | Enontekiö, Finland |
| Parent range | Scandinavian Mountains |
Saana (Northern Sami: Sána) is a fell in Enontekiö, Finland. Saana's summit lies 1,029 metres (3,376 ft) above sea level and 556 m (1,824 ft) above the adjacent Kilpisjärvi lake.[2] Geologically it is part of the Scandinavian Mountains, and is made of the same kinds of schist and gneiss rock.[2] The mountain was historically considered sacred to the Sami people.[2] The peak is a popular destination for hikers and backpackers because of the sweeping views offered at the summit.[2]
In December 2017, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Finland's independence, Saana was lit with blue light. The area illuminated covered roughly 2.5 million square meters, making it the largest art illumination in the world.[3]
Climate[edit]
Saana has a tundra climate (ET) with all months having a mean temperature below 10 °C (50 °F).
| Climate data for Enontekiö Kilpisjärvi Saana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1993- present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 2.9 (37.2) |
2.7 (36.9) |
4.8 (40.6) |
10.5 (50.9) |
21.2 (70.2) |
22.8 (73.0) |
24.8 (76.6) |
23.9 (75.0) |
16.6 (61.9) |
12.6 (54.7) |
9.6 (49.3) |
3.2 (37.8) |
24.8 (76.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −10.6 (12.9) |
−11.3 (11.7) |
−9.6 (14.7) |
−6.2 (20.8) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
4.2 (39.6) |
8.4 (47.1) |
6.9 (44.4) |
2.3 (36.1) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
−9.2 (15.4) |
−3.1 (26.4) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −30.2 (−22.4) |
−32.0 (−25.6) |
−21.6 (−6.9) |
−19.2 (−2.6) |
−13.1 (8.4) |
−7.7 (18.1) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
−4.7 (23.5) |
−7.8 (18.0) |
−15.1 (4.8) |
−25.2 (−13.4) |
−24.8 (−12.6) |
−32.0 (−25.6) |
| Source 1: FMI normals 1991-2020[4] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Record highs and lows 1993- present[5] | |||||||||||||
References[edit]
- ^ Lapland, James Proctor, Bradt Travel Guides, pag. 100, books.google.it
- ^ a b c d Scheffel, Richard L.; Wernet, Susan J., eds. (1980). Natural Wonders of the World. United States of America: Reader's Digest Association, Inc. pp. 328. ISBN 0-89577-087-3.
- ^ "Saana Illuminated". Retrieved 5 December 2017.
- ^ "FMI normals 1991-2020". fmi.fi. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "FMI open data". FMI. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
