The weather in February in Finland
It's cold in February in Finland with an average temperature of 1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -2°C to a high of 3°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -10°C and 0°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for Finland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 9°C in 2015, Finland reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -15°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -24°C to a highest value of 4°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In February, there is an average of 51 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 19 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in February for Finland
Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Finland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
February weather comparison
Finland | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 1°C | 6°C |
Max. temperature | 3°C | 10°C |
Min. temperature | -10°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 51 mm | 82 mm |
Rainy days | 8 days | 11 days |
Total snowfall | 19 cm | 34 cm |
Snowy days | 9 days | 12 days |
Start of February
The month of February starts in Finland with really cold temps, averaging around 0°C during the day and nights dipping to about -4°C.
Mid February
By mid-February, daytime temps rise to around 2°C, with nights around -2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Finland is around 2°C, while nighttime temps are about -4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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The climate in Finland is based on weather data from Helsinki. Other places, like Rovaniemi, Kuusamo or Tampere, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Finland to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in February in Finland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in February in Finland
Temperature in February in Finland over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in Finland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in February in Finland
Total precipitation in February in Finland over the years
Daily Snowfall in February in Finland
Snowfall in February in Finland per year
Daily UV index in February in Finland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Finland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Finland by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Finland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.