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{{Short description|Norwegian plateau}}
[[File:SUC50562.JPG|thumb|right|The lowest elevations can be found in the eastern part of Finnmarksvidda, near [[Karasjok]] and [[Tana, Norway|Tana]]. River valleys in the area are only 100 - 250 m [[amsl|above sea level]].]]
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|type = [[Plateau]]
|photo = SUC50562.JPG
|photo_caption = The lowest elevations can be found in the eastern part of Finnmarksvidda, near [[Karasjok]] and [[Tana, Norway|Tana]]. River valleys in the area are only 100–250 m (300–800 ft) [[amsl|above sea level]].
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'''Finnmarksvidda''' ({{lang-sme|Finnmárkkoduottar}}) or the Finnmark plateau; Finnmark highland, is [[Norway]]'s largest plateau, with an area greater than 22,000 km². It lies at 300-500 meters above sea level. Approximately 36% of [[Finnmark]] county lies in the Finnmarksvidda.
'''Finnmarksvidda''' ({{lang-sme|Finnmárkkoduottar}}; English: Finnmark plateau/highland) is [[Norway]]'s largest [[plateau]], with an area greater than {{convert|22000|km2}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=About Finnmark |url=http://www.turistforeningen.no/english/location.php?lo_id=NO_finnm |url-status=dead |publisher=Turistforeningen |access-date=2010-04-10 |archive-date=2010-11-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124223107/http://www.turistforeningen.no/english/location.php?lo_id=NO_finnm }}</ref> The plateau lies about {{convert|300|to|500|m}} above sea level. Approximately 36% of [[Finnmark]] lies on the Finnmarksvidda.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
[[File:Mountain scootering Finnmark.jpg|thumb|right|Finnmarksvidda near Alta. [[Altaelva]] valley in the background]]
[[File:Mountain scootering Finnmark.jpg|thumb|left|Finnmarksvidda near Alta. [[Altaelva]] valley is in the background.]]
From [[Alta, Norway|Alta]] in the west to [[Varanger Peninsula]] in the east it stretches for approximately 300 km, being at least that wide from north to south, extending into [[Finland]]. The southeastern part of the plateau is protected by the [[Øvre Anarjóhka National Park]]. The 1409 km² park opened in 1976.<ref>[[Leif Ryvarden]]. ''Stabbursdalen, Øvre Pasvik og Øvre Anárjohka''. Gyldendal, 2007 (''Norges nasjonalparker''; 3) ISBN 978-82-05-37638-0</ref>
From [[Alta Municipality]] in the west to the [[Varanger Peninsula]] in the east it stretches for approximately {{convert|300|km}}, being at least that wide from north to south, extending into [[Finland]]. The southeastern part of the plateau is protected by the [[Anárjohka National Park]]. The {{convert|1409|km2}} park opened in 1976.<ref>{{cite book|authorlink=Leif Ryvarden|first=Leif|last=Ryvarden|title=Stabbursdalen, Øvre Pasvik og Øvre Anárjohka|publisher=Gyldendal|year=2007|volume=3|series=Norges nasjonalparker|isbn=9788205376380|language=Norwegian}}</ref>

Some circular lakes in Finnmarksvidda may be remnants of collapsed [[pingo]]s that developed during [[stadial|cold periods]] of the last [[deglaciation]].<ref name=Svensson1976>{{Cite journal|title=Pingo problems in the Scandinavian countries|journal=[[Biuletyn Peryglacjalny]]|last=Svensson|first=Harald|volume=26|pages=33–40|year=1976}}</ref>


== Fauna and flora ==
== Fauna and flora ==
The plateau includes extensive [[birch]] woods, [[pine barrens]], [[bog]]s and [[Glacial lake|glacially formed lakes]]. Finnmarksvidda is situated north of the [[Arctic Circle]] and is best known as the land of the once [[nomad]]ic [[Sami people]] and their reindeer herds. Their shelters in the the [[tundra]], are still in use in winter time.
The plateau includes extensive [[birch]] woods, [[pine barrens]], [[bog]]s, and [[Glacial lake|glacially formed lakes]]. Finnmarksvidda is situated north of the [[Arctic Circle]] and is best known as the land of the once [[nomad]]ic [[Sami people]] and their reindeer herds. Their shelters in the [[tundra]] are still used in the winter time.


== Climate ==
== Climate ==
[[File:Kautokeino med Kautokeino kyrkje.jpg|thumb|right|Kautokeino municipality is Norway's largest by area. Within its borders is the coldest village in continental Norway, Sihcjavri.]]
[[File:Kautokeino med Kautokeino kyrkje.jpg|thumb|left|Kautokeino municipality is Norway's largest by area. Within its borders is the coldest village in continental Norway, Šihččajávri.]]
Finnmarksvidda, located in the interior of the county has a [[subarctic climate]] with the coldest winter temperatures in Norway: the coldest temperature ever recorded was {{convert|-51.4|C}} in [[Karasjok#Climate|Karasjok]] on 1 January 1886. The climate of [[Kautokeino#Climate|Kautokeino]] (307 m) represents the climate of the plateau.


[[Šihččajávri]], 382m, is a weather station by the lake of the same name. It is situated high on the plateau and far inland, approximately {{convert|13|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} from the [[European route E45|E45]] border crossing with Norway and Finland.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://seklima.met.no/stations/| title = Stasjonsinformasjon| accessdate = 29 April 2024|publisher = [[Norwegian Meteorological Institute]]|language = Norwegian, English}}</ref>
Finnmarksvidda, located in the interior of the county has a [[continental climate]] with the coldest winter temperatures in Norway: the coldest temperature ever recorded was -51.4 °C (-60.5 °F) in [[Karasjok]] on 1 January 1886. The 24-hour averages for January and July in the same location are -17.1 °C (1.2 °F) and 13.1 °C (55.6 °F), while the yearly average is merely -2.4 °C (28 °F). Precipitation is only 366 mm (14.43 in) per year<ref>[http://met.no/observasjoner/finnmark/normaler_for_kommune_2021.html?kommuner The Norwegian Meteorological Institute]</ref>. Karasjok has recorded up to 32.4 °C (90.3 °F) in July, giving a possible yearly amplitude of 84 °C (151 °F), which is rare in [[Europe]]. The annual mean temperatures on the plateau are as low as -3 °C (27 °F) (Sihcajavri in [[Kautokeino]]), this being is the lowest average in mainland Norway (apart from the mountaintops) − lower even than that of [[Jan Mayen]] and [[Bear Island (Norway)|Bjørnøya]].
{{Weather box
|width = auto
|location = Šihččajávri 1991−2020 (382m)
|metric first = yes
|single line = yes
|Jan high C = -8.9
|Feb high C = -8.9
|Mar high C = -4.7
|Apr high C = 0.7
|May high C = 6.6
|Jun high C = 13.8
|Jul high C = 17.4
|Aug high C = 15.0
|Sep high C = 9.3
|Oct high C = 1.1
|Nov high C = -4.5
|Dec high C = -6.9
|year high C = 2.6

|Jan mean C = -13.2
|Feb mean C = -13.2
|Mar mean C = -9.5
|Apr mean C = -3.9
|May mean C = 2.5
|Jun mean C = 9.1
|Jul mean C = 12.8
|Aug mean C = 10.7
|Sep mean C = 5.6
|Oct mean C = -1.6
|Nov mean C = -7.9
|Dec mean C = -10.8
|year mean C =

|Jan low C = -18.9
|Feb low C = -18.9
|Mar low C = -15.3
|Apr low C = -9.0
|May low C = -1.7
|Jun low C = 4.6
|Jul low C = 8.2
|Aug low C = 6.1
|Sep low C = 1.8
|Oct low C = -5.0
|Nov low C = -12.4
|Dec low C = -16.3
|year low C = -6.3

|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 28.5
|Feb precipitation mm = 26.2
|Mar precipitation mm = 22.1
|Apr precipitation mm = 23.5
|May precipitation mm = 38.9
|Jun precipitation mm = 73.7
|Jul precipitation mm = 91.6
|Aug precipitation mm = 92.2
|Sep precipitation mm = 61.2
|Oct precipitation mm = 50.4
|Nov precipitation mm = 37.4
|Dec precipitation mm = 31.2
|year precipitation mm =

|unit precipitation days = 1.0 mm
|Jan precipitation days = 7
|Feb precipitation days = 7
|Mar precipitation days = 6
|Apr precipitation days = 6
|May precipitation days = 8
|Jun precipitation days = 10
|Jul precipitation days = 12
|Aug precipitation days = 11
|Sep precipitation days = 10
|Oct precipitation days = 9
|Nov precipitation days = 8
|Dec precipitation days = 8
|year precipitation days =

|source 1 = [[WMO]]<ref name= NOAA>{{cite web
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| title = SIHCCAJAVRI Climate Normals 1991-2020
| publisher = [[World Meteorological Organization]]
| access-date = April 29, 2024}}</ref>
|date= April 2024
}}


==References==
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Latest revision as of 00:46, 29 April 2024

Finnmarksvidda
Finnmárkkoduottar (Northern Sami)
Plateau
The lowest elevations can be found in the eastern part of Finnmarksvidda, near Karasjok and Tana. River valleys in the area are only 100–250 m (300–800 ft) above sea level.
The lowest elevations can be found in the eastern part of Finnmarksvidda, near Karasjok and Tana. River valleys in the area are only 100–250 m (300–800 ft) above sea level.
Finnmarksvidda is located in Finnmark
Finnmarksvidda
Finnmarksvidda
Location of the plateau
Finnmarksvidda is located in Norway
Finnmarksvidda
Finnmarksvidda
Finnmarksvidda (Norway)
Coordinates: 69°19′N 23°49′E / 69.317°N 23.817°E / 69.317; 23.817
LocationFinnmark, Norway
Native nameFinnmárkkoduottar (Northern Sami)
Area
 • Total22,000 km2 (8,500 sq mi)
Elevation300 to 500 m (980 to 1,640 ft)

Finnmarksvidda (Northern Sami: Finnmárkkoduottar; English: Finnmark plateau/highland) is Norway's largest plateau, with an area greater than 22,000 square kilometres (8,500 sq mi).[1] The plateau lies about 300 to 500 metres (980 to 1,640 ft) above sea level. Approximately 36% of Finnmark lies on the Finnmarksvidda.

Geography[edit]

Finnmarksvidda near Alta. Altaelva valley is in the background.

From Alta Municipality in the west to the Varanger Peninsula in the east it stretches for approximately 300 kilometres (190 mi), being at least that wide from north to south, extending into Finland. The southeastern part of the plateau is protected by the Anárjohka National Park. The 1,409 square kilometres (544 sq mi) park opened in 1976.[2]

Some circular lakes in Finnmarksvidda may be remnants of collapsed pingos that developed during cold periods of the last deglaciation.[3]

Fauna and flora[edit]

The plateau includes extensive birch woods, pine barrens, bogs, and glacially formed lakes. Finnmarksvidda is situated north of the Arctic Circle and is best known as the land of the once nomadic Sami people and their reindeer herds. Their shelters in the tundra are still used in the winter time.

Climate[edit]

Kautokeino municipality is Norway's largest by area. Within its borders is the coldest village in continental Norway, Šihččajávri.

Finnmarksvidda, located in the interior of the county has a subarctic climate with the coldest winter temperatures in Norway: the coldest temperature ever recorded was −51.4 °C (−60.5 °F) in Karasjok on 1 January 1886. The climate of Kautokeino (307 m) represents the climate of the plateau.

Šihččajávri, 382m, is a weather station by the lake of the same name. It is situated high on the plateau and far inland, approximately 13 km (8 mi) from the E45 border crossing with Norway and Finland.[4]

Climate data for Šihččajávri 1991−2020 (382m)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −8.9
(16.0) 		−8.9
(16.0) 		−4.7
(23.5) 		0.7
(33.3) 		6.6
(43.9) 		13.8
(56.8) 		17.4
(63.3) 		15.0
(59.0) 		9.3
(48.7) 		1.1
(34.0) 		−4.5
(23.9) 		−6.9
(19.6) 		2.6
(36.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) −13.2
(8.2) 		−13.2
(8.2) 		−9.5
(14.9) 		−3.9
(25.0) 		2.5
(36.5) 		9.1
(48.4) 		12.8
(55.0) 		10.7
(51.3) 		5.6
(42.1) 		−1.6
(29.1) 		−7.9
(17.8) 		−10.8
(12.6) 		−1.6
(29.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −18.9
(−2.0) 		−18.9
(−2.0) 		−15.3
(4.5) 		−9.0
(15.8) 		−1.7
(28.9) 		4.6
(40.3) 		8.2
(46.8) 		6.1
(43.0) 		1.8
(35.2) 		−5.0
(23.0) 		−12.4
(9.7) 		−16.3
(2.7) 		−6.3
(20.7)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 28.5
(1.12) 		26.2
(1.03) 		22.1
(0.87) 		23.5
(0.93) 		38.9
(1.53) 		73.7
(2.90) 		91.6
(3.61) 		92.2
(3.63) 		61.2
(2.41) 		50.4
(1.98) 		37.4
(1.47) 		31.2
(1.23) 		576.9
(22.71)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 7 7 6 6 8 10 12 11 10 9 8 8 102
Source: WMO[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "About Finnmark". Turistforeningen. Archived from the original on 2010-11-24. Retrieved 2010-04-10.
  2. ^ Ryvarden, Leif (2007). Stabbursdalen, Øvre Pasvik og Øvre Anárjohka. Norges nasjonalparker (in Norwegian). Vol. 3. Gyldendal. ISBN 9788205376380.
  3. ^ Svensson, Harald (1976). "Pingo problems in the Scandinavian countries". Biuletyn Peryglacjalny. 26: 33–40.
  4. ^ "Stasjonsinformasjon" (in Norwegian and English). Norwegian Meteorological Institute. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  5. ^ "SIHCCAJAVRI Climate Normals 1991-2020". World Meteorological Organization. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
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