North Karelia, Finland Weather

North Karelia,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-6°C
21.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Snow Fall Slight

Pressure: 1,013 hPa

Feel like: -11 °C

Temperature: -6°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 86%

Wind: S - 9 km/h

Visibility: 0.72 km

Weather forecast

Sat
17 Jan
-1°C / 0°C
Overcast
Sun
18 Jan
-1°C / 0°C
Overcast
Mon
19 Jan
-2°C / -1°C
Overcast
Tue
20 Jan
-5°C / -2°C
Overcast
Wed
21 Jan
-12°C / -3°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
02:00 AM
-8° / -6°
-8° / -6°
Snow Fall Slight
86% 20 km/h
03:00 AM
-8° / -6°
-8° / -6°
Snow Fall Slight
87% 20 km/h
04:00 AM
-8° / -6°
-8° / -6°
Snow Fall Slight
87% 18 km/h
05:00 AM
-8° / -6°
-8° / -6°
Snow Fall Slight
87% 19 km/h
06:00 AM
-7° / -6°
-7° / -6°
Snow Fall Slight
88% 19 km/h
07:00 AM
-7° / -6°
-7° / -6°
Snow Fall Slight
88% 19 km/h
08:00 AM
-7° / -5°
-7° / -5°
Snow Fall Slight
88% 18 km/h
09:00 AM
-7° / -5°
-7° / -5°
Snow Fall Slight
88% 18 km/h
10:00 AM
-6° / -5°
-6° / -5°
Snow Fall Slight
89% 21 km/h
11:00 AM
-6° / -5°
-6° / -5°
Snow Fall Slight
89% 21 km/h
12:00 PM
-6° / -4°
-6° / -4°
Overcast
90% 20 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -8.53°C
  • Average low -12.77°C
  • Hottest day 0°C (17 January 2026)
  • Coldest day -24°C (04 January 2026)
  • Average humidity 86.13%
  • Days with precipitation 14 days
  • Highest precipitation 48 mm (10 January 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: -4°C
  • Min: -6°C
  • Total Precipitation: 1 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in North Karelia over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in North Karelia in the coming days

Rainfall in North Karelia in the coming days

North Karelia Climate Summary

North Karelia features a Subartic, severe winter, no dry season, cool summer (Köppen classification: Dfc), with an average annual temperature of 4.92ºC (40.86ºF), which is about -0.72% lower than the national average for Finland. Annually, the city experiences approximately 40.91 millimeters (1.61 inches) of rainfall, spread across 116.54 rainy days, accounting for 31.93% of the year.

Longitude 62.8062078
Latitude 30.1553887
Yearly high temperature 6.54ºC (43.77ºF)
Yearly low temperature 0.91ºC (33.64ºF)
Hottest month July 21.24ºC (70.23ºF)
Coldest month February -10.21ºC (13.62ºF)
Yearly precip 40.91mm (1.61in)
Days with rainfall 116.54 days (31.93%)
Driest month April (87.38%)
Wettest month July (71.72%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January -7.09° / -11.02° 8.18 days
February -5.28° / -10.21° 9.09 days
March -1.76° / -7.01° 8.73 days
April 4.23° / -1.15° 7.45 days
May 12.98° / 5.14° 8.09 days
June 17.53° / 9.05° 11.0 days
July 21.24° / 12.74° 13.09 days
August 19.21° / 11.56° 12.0 days
September 13.3° / 7.66° 10.18 days
October 5.84° / 1.96° 9.27 days
November 1.08° / -1.87° 9.64 days
December -2.8° / -5.94° 9.82 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in North Karelia?

July has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 21.24ºC) and February are the coolest (daily mean of -10.21ºC).

2. What should I wear in North Karelia today?

For today's frigid weather in North Karelia, with low temperatures at -2ºC (28.4ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Snow pants (if necessary)
- Insulated gloves or mittens
- Wool or thermal socks
- Beanie or thermal hat

Temperature

Early
-8°C / -6°C
Morning
-7°C / -5°C
Afternoon
-6°C / -4°C
Evening
-5°C / -4°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 458
  • CO 225
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 5
  • O3 45
  • PM10 8
  • PM25 7
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,467

Sunrise / Sunset

07:07
13:11