NorwayWhat’s the climate like in Finnmark?
The current climate in Finnmark features temperatures ranging from a high of 16°C to a low of -3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 6°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -12°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Finnmark in recent years was 31°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -16°C in January 2020.
On average, Finnmark gets 458 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 74 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Finnmark?
The best time to visit Finnmark for mild to warm weather is July and August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Finnmark.
Climate Table of Finnmark
The climate table of Finnmark shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -3 | -3 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 1 | -2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -11 | -9 | -7 | -3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -4 | -8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 36 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 41 | 51 | 55 | 68 | 34 | 25 | 23 | 41 |
| Snow (cm) | 16 | 10 | 6,7 | 4,3 | 6,9 | 1,0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 6,8 | 7,9 | 13 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 6°C
- Highest temperature: 16°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -3°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 458 mm per year, averaging 38 mm per month
- Snowfall: 74 cm per year
- Driest months: 23 mm in November, 25 mm in October and 27 mm in February
- Wettest months: 68 mm in August, 55 mm in July and 51 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Finnmark
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Finnmark, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Finnmark
This graph shows how much rainfall Finnmark, Norway, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Finnmark
This graph shows how much snow Finnmark, Norway, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Finnmark
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Finnmark, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Finnmark
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Finnmark, Norway. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Finnmark
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Finnmark, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Finnmark
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Finnmark, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Finnmark by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Finnmark. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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