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SwedenThe climate of Kiruna
The current climate in Kiruna features temperatures ranging from a high of 18°C to a low of -9°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 4°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -17°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kiruna, Sweden.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Kiruna in recent years was 30°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -30°C in January 2016.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Kiruna gets 765 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 238 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Kiruna?
The best time to visit Kiruna for mild to warm weather is July and August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Kiruna.
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Climate Table of Kiruna
The climate table of Kiruna 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) | -9 | -5 | -3 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 3 | -3 | -5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -16 | -12 | -11 | -5 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 4 | -3 | -9 | -12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 64 | 65 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 86 | 115 | 114 | 101 | 54 | 28 | 42 |
| Snow (cm) | 44 | 50 | 22 | 19 | 6,0 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 7,4 | 19 | 25 | 44 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Kiruna, Sweden. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Kiruna
Yearly Temperature in Kiruna
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kiruna, Sweden. 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kiruna
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kiruna
Average Snowfall per Month in Kiruna
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kiruna
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Kiruna, Sweden. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Kiruna
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Average weather in Kiruna by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kiruna. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.