South Karelia, Finland Weather

South Karelia,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-4°C
24.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,016 hPa

Feel like: -9 °C

Temperature: -4°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 90%

Wind: S - 12 km/h

Visibility: 12.02 km

Weather forecast

Sat
17 Jan
-1°C / 0°C
Overcast
Sun
18 Jan
0°C / 0°C
Snow Fall Slight
Mon
19 Jan
-1°C / 0°C
Snow Fall Slight
Tue
20 Jan
-4°C / -1°C
Overcast
Wed
21 Jan
-9°C / -3°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
01:00 AM
-6° / -4°
-6° / -4°
Overcast
90% 21 km/h
02:00 AM
-6° / -4°
-6° / -4°
Overcast
91% 20 km/h
03:00 AM
-5° / -4°
-5° / -4°
Overcast
92% 19 km/h
04:00 AM
-5° / -4°
-5° / -4°
Overcast
92% 20 km/h
05:00 AM
-5° / -4°
-5° / -4°
Snow Fall Slight
92% 20 km/h
06:00 AM
-4° / -3°
-4° / -3°
Snow Fall Slight
93% 21 km/h
07:00 AM
-4° / -3°
-4° / -3°
Overcast
93% 21 km/h
08:00 AM
-4° / -3°
-4° / -3°
Overcast
93% 23 km/h
09:00 AM
-4° / -3°
-4° / -3°
Overcast
93% 24 km/h
10:00 AM
-4° / -3°
-4° / -3°
Overcast
91% 24 km/h
11:00 AM
-4° / -2°
-4° / -2°
Overcast
90% 26 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -6.93°C
  • Average low -10.97°C
  • Hottest day 0°C (17 January 2026)
  • Coldest day -21°C (04 January 2026)
  • Average humidity 85.37%
  • Days with precipitation 16 days
  • Highest precipitation 74 mm (10 January 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: -2°C
  • Min: -5°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

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

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

Rainfall in South Karelia in the coming days

South Karelia Climate Summary

South Karelia features a Humid continental, no dry season, warm summer (Köppen classification: Dfb), with an average annual temperature of 6.32ºC (43.38ºF), which is about 0.68% higher than the national average for Finland. Annually, the city experiences approximately 44.97 millimeters (1.77 inches) of rainfall, spread across 124.45 rainy days, accounting for 34.1% of the year.

Longitude 61.1181949
Latitude 28.1024372
Yearly high temperature 8.05ºC (46.49ºF)
Yearly low temperature 2.13ºC (35.83ºF)
Hottest month August 20.52ºC (68.94ºF)
Coldest month February -8.32ºC (17.02ºF)
Yearly precip 44.97mm (1.77in)
Days with rainfall 124.45 days (34.1%)
Driest month April (80.67%)
Wettest month October (85.7%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January -5.38° / -9.26° 10.73 days
February -3.84° / -8.32° 10.0 days
March -0.35° / -5.59° 10.45 days
April 6.44° / 0.04° 8.18 days
May 14.87° / 6.22° 7.73 days
June 19.07° / 10.11° 10.82 days
July 22.15° / 13.36° 10.27 days
August 20.52° / 12.37° 10.73 days
September 14.82° / 8.67° 10.18 days
October 7.23° / 3.13° 11.18 days
November 2.5° / -0.52° 11.18 days
December -1.39° / -4.67° 13.0 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in South Karelia?

August has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 20.52ºC) and February are the coolest (daily mean of -8.32ºC).

2. What should I wear in South Karelia today?

For today's frigid weather in South Karelia, with low temperatures at -1ºC (30.2ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Insulated gloves or mittens
- Fleece or wool sweater
- Insulated winter coat
- Thermal base layers (top and bottom)

Temperature

Early
-5°C / -4°C
Morning
-4°C / -3°C
Afternoon
-4°C / -3°C
Evening
-6°C / -4°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 456
  • CO 231
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 3
  • O3 48
  • PM10 10
  • PM25 9
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,487

Sunrise / Sunset

07:00
13:34