Climate Insights for Ivalo Airport

Pohjois-Lappi, Lapland, Finland

Hottest
July
18°C peak
Coldest
January
-14°C low
Wettest
August
92mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ivalo Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 605mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 92mm of rainfall. Ivalo Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 161cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -8° Average: -11° Min: -14° Feb Max: -7° Average: -9° Min: -12° Mar Max: -3° Average: -6° Min: -10° Apr Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -5° May Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 1° Jun Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 6° Jul Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 10° Aug Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 9° Sep Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 5° Oct Max: 3° Average: 1° Min: -1° Nov Max: -3° Average: -4° Min: -6° Dec Max: -6° Average: -8° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ivalo Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 23mm Feb Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 20mm Mar Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 19mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 20mm May Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 12mm Jun Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 17mm Nov Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 22mm Dec Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 24mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ivalo Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 605mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 92mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 25mm. That's 66mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 161cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

Ivalo Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ivalo Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Ivalo Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -10 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 113mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 250mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -6 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 153mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Expect around 40cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -14 to -6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 90mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Expect around 67cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ivalo Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-14 °C
-8 °C
17 km/h
30 mm
23 cm
Feb
-12 °C
-7 °C
18 km/h
26 mm
20 cm
Mar Current
-10 °C
-3 °C
18 km/h
25 mm
19 cm
Apr
-5 °C
2 °C
16 km/h
33 mm
20 cm
May
1 °C
8 °C
16 km/h
55 mm
12 cm
Jun
6 °C
15 °C
15 km/h
73 mm
3 cm
Jul
10 °C
18 °C
15 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
11 °C
17 km/h
71 mm
2 cm
Oct
-1 °C
3 °C
16 km/h
49 mm
17 cm
Nov
-6 °C
-3 °C
17 km/h
34 mm
22 cm
Dec
-11 °C
-6 °C
17 km/h
34 mm
24 cm
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