ilmastoltaan

Ilmastoltaan is a Finnish adverbial expression meaning “in terms of climate” or “climate‑wise.” It is used to describe or compare the climate-related characteristics of places, situations, or phenomena, often to discuss how climate conditions influence features such as agriculture, infrastructure, or daily life. The form allows writers and speakers to frame analysis from a climate perspective without repeating the noun ilmasto.

Ilmastoltaan is formed from the noun ilmasto (climate) plus the suffix -ltaan, which signals a dimension, aspect, or viewpoint. This pattern is similar to other Finnish -ltaan words, such as kustannuksiltaan (in terms of costs). The word is most common in written Finnish and in formal or analytical contexts; in everyday speech people may opt for climate adjectives or phrases such as ilmaston mukaan to express a related idea.

In usage, ilmastoltaan can modify nouns or adjectives to specify climate as the relevant frame. Examples: “Alueen viljelymahdollisuudet ovat ilmastoltaan suotuisat” (the region’s agricultural prospects are favorable in terms of climate); “Kaupungin asuinympäristö on ilmastoltaan leuto” (the city’s living environment is climate-wise mild). The term is particularly useful when comparing places or discussing how climate influences characteristics over time.

Related terms include ilmastollinen (climatic) as an adjective, and common phrases like ilmaston mukaan (according to the climate) that express similar perspectives.