Climate Insights for Kirkenær

Grue, Innlandet, Norway

Hottest
July
20°C peak
Coldest
January
-8°C low
Wettest
July
121mm rain
Best to Visit
June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kirkenær is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 855mm of precipitation falls per year. Kirkenær receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kirkenær is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 155cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -2° Average: -5° Min: -8° Feb Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -7° Mar Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -5° Apr Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: -2° May Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 4° Jun Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jul Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 10° Aug Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Sep Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 6° Oct Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 2° Nov Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -3° Dec Max: -1° Average: -3° Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kirkenær vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 36mm Feb Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 26mm Mar Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 23mm Apr Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 13mm May Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 4mm Nov Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 19mm Dec Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 31mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kirkenær is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 855mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 121mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 45mm. That's 76mm less than July, 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 155cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Kirkenær is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Kirkenær, which began on March 20, 2026. Kirkenær 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 161mm for the season, averaging 54mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 312mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 219mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Expect around 23cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -8 to 0°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 162mm for the season, averaging 54mm per month. Expect around 94cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -5°
Feb -3°
Mar
Apr
May 10°
Jun 15°
Jul 16°
Aug 14°
Sep 11°
Oct
Nov
Dec -3°

The best time to visit Kirkenær is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 81mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 20°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -8°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kirkenær 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
-8 °C
-2 °C
15 km/h
58 mm
36 cm
Feb
-7 °C
0 °C
15 km/h
48 mm
26 cm
Mar Current
-5 °C
4 °C
15 km/h
45 mm
23 cm
Apr
-2 °C
9 °C
15 km/h
47 mm
13 cm
May
4 °C
15 °C
14 km/h
70 mm
2 cm
Jun
9 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
20 °C
13 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
19 °C
14 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
15 °C
15 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Oct
2 °C
8 °C
15 km/h
66 mm
4 cm
Nov
-3 °C
2 °C
14 km/h
71 mm
19 cm
Dec
-6 °C
-1 °C
14 km/h
56 mm
31 cm
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