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Cities at the same latitude as
Klaksvík
Cities on the same parallel as Klaksvík
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrozavodsk | Russia | 279,190 | 61.78° |
| Yakutsk | Russia | 235,600 | 62.03° |
| Jyväskylä | Finland | 148,744 | 62.24° |
| Joensuu | Finland | 78,398 | 62.60° |
| Kogalym | Russia | 57,800 | 62.27° |
| Sundsvall | Sweden | 57,606 | 62.39° |
| Ezhva | Russia | 56,000 | 61.81° |
| Ålesund | Norway | 52,626 | 62.47° |
| Nyagan | Russia | 52,137 | 62.14° |
| Raduzhny | Russia | 47,679 | 62.10° |
| Mirny | Russia | 40,308 | 62.54° |
| Kondopoga | Russia | 34,360 | 62.20° |
| Savonlinna | Finland | 31,283 | 61.87° |
| Härnösand | Sweden | 25,012 | 62.63° |
| Yellowknife | Canada | 20,340 | 62.45° |
| Varkaus | Finland | 19,603 | 62.32° |
| Kurikka | Finland | 19,474 | 62.62° |
| Jämsä | Finland | 19,209 | 61.86° |
| Laukaa | Finland | 18,876 | 62.41° |
| Äänekoski | Finland | 17,614 | 62.60° |
| Pieksämäki | Finland | 17,243 | 62.30° |
| Yemva | Russia | 16,404 | 62.59° |
| Hudiksvall | Sweden | 16,081 | 61.73° |
| Nizhnesortymskiy | Russia | 15,204 | 62.44° |
| Tórshavn | Faroe Islands | 13,200 | 62.01° |
| Kankaanpää | Finland | 12,571 | 61.80° |
| Kauhajoki | Finland | 12,500 | 62.43° |
| Liperi | Finland | 11,927 | 62.53° |
| Markha | Russia | 11,648 | 62.11° |
| Mikun’ | Russia | 11,502 | 62.35° |
| Plesetsk | Russia | 10,870 | 62.71° |
| Suoyarvi | Russia | 10,833 | 62.09° |
| Volda | Norway | 10,809 | 62.15° |
| Alavus | Finland | 10,722 | 62.58° |
| Muurame | Finland | 10,662 | 62.13° |
| Pudozh | Russia | 10,605 | 61.80° |
| Timrå | Sweden | 10,495 | 62.49° |
| Novoagansk | Russia | 9,907 | 61.94° |
| Närpes | Finland | 9,559 | 62.47° |
| Zheshart | Russia | 9,534 | 62.07° |
| Kitee | Finland | 9,483 | 62.10° |
| Haram | Norway | 9,357 | 62.66° |
| Keuruu | Finland | 9,088 | 62.27° |
| Leppävirta | Finland | 8,974 | 62.49° |
| Saarijärvi | Finland | 8,831 | 62.70° |
| Kvissleby | Sweden | 8,785 | 62.29° |
| Jalasjärvi | Finland | 8,662 | 62.49° |
| Suntar | Russia | 8,639 | 62.16° |
| Troitsko-Pechorsk | Russia | 8,414 | 62.72° |
| Zhatay | Russia | 8,131 | 62.16° |
| Namtsy | Russia | 7,980 | 62.72° |
| Jämsänkoski | Finland | 7,442 | 61.92° |
| Priob’ye | Russia | 7,400 | 62.52° |
| Churapcha | Russia | 7,280 | 62.00° |
| Ljusdal | Sweden | 7,259 | 61.83° |
| Pyhäselkä | Finland | 7,210 | 62.43° |
| Stryn | Norway | 7,207 | 61.90° |
| Ytyk-Kyuyël’ | Russia | 7,023 | 62.36° |
| Khandyga | Russia | 6,796 | 62.65° |
| Mayya | Russia | 6,794 | 61.74° |
| Ikaalinen | Finland | 6,713 | 61.77° |
| Suonenjoki | Finland | 6,615 | 62.62° |
| Mänttä | Finland | 6,459 | 62.03° |
| Ørsta | Norway | 6,337 | 62.20° |
| Virrat | Finland | 6,165 | 62.25° |
| Kristinestad | Finland | 6,131 | 62.27° |
| Parkano | Finland | 6,092 | 62.02° |
| Berdigestyakh | Russia | 5,948 | 62.10° |
| Shenkursk | Russia | 5,893 | 62.11° |
| Kerimäki | Finland | 5,841 | 61.91° |
| Vi | Sweden | 5,841 | 62.43° |
| Ulsteinvik | Norway | 5,788 | 62.34° |
| Juva | Finland | 5,628 | 61.90° |
| Røros | Norway | 5,572 | 62.57° |
| Vilppula | Finland | 5,422 | 62.02° |
| Suolahti | Finland | 5,399 | 62.56° |
| Borogontsy | Russia | 5,280 | 62.67° |
| Ähtäri | Finland | 5,180 | 62.55° |
| Kangasniemi | Finland | 5,057 | 61.99° |
| Korpilahti | Finland | 5,050 | 62.02° |
| Nezhdaninskoe | Russia | 5,000 | 62.51° |
Understanding Klaksvík's latitude
| Latitude | 62.23° N |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 6,919 km / 4,299 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 482 km / 299 mi Arctic Circle (66.56° N) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Klaksvík along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 62.23° N is about 19h 52m around the summer solstice in June, while the shortest is about 5h 03m around the winter solstice in December.
These are approximate astronomical estimates, using solar-declination equations documented by NOAA and a standard sunrise/sunset horizon of −0.833°. Twilight is not included. Terrain, altitude and actual atmospheric conditions can change observed daylight, particularly near the poles. Distances are approximate north–south distances along a meridian on a mean-radius Earth; the nearest polar circle is taken at 66.56°.
Monthly daylight estimates
Calculated for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Daylight |
|---|---|
| January | 6h 06m |
| February | 8h 56m |
| March | 11h 44m |
| April | 14h 50m |
| May | 17h 46m |
| June | 19h 48m |
| July | 18h 50m |
| August | 16h 02m |
| September | 12h 59m |
| October | 10h 01m |
| November | 7h 02m |
| December | 5h 08m |
Interactive map of Klaksvík
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Klaksvík and its global counterparts, it is important to remember that while they share identical daylight hours and similar solar angles throughout the year, their climates may differ drastically. Factors including elevation, proximity to oceans, and dominant wind patterns shape the local environment just as much as solar positioning.
The results shown here are cities located within ±0.5 degrees of Klaksvík's parallel (62.23°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Klaksvík?
Klaksvík is located at longitude 6.5890° W. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Rabat (Morocco), at 6.8326° W in the Northern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to Klaksvík’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between 61.73° and 62.73°, the ±0.5° matching band around Klaksvík.
Does this map show exact city boundaries?
No. Map markers and latitude values use city reference coordinates. They help compare locations on a parallel, but do not represent municipal boundaries.
Do these cities share the same climate?
Not necessarily. Latitude is only one influence on climate; altitude, coastlines, ocean currents and local terrain also matter.