Climate Insights for Stokmarknes

The climate in Stokmarknes is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1176mm of precipitation falls per year. Stokmarknes receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Stokmarknes 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Stokmarknes experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Stokmarknes sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -4°C to 16°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Stokmarknes is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1176mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 114mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 72mm. That's 42mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Stokmarknes receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 208cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 43cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Stokmarknes is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/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 20km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Stokmarknes, which began on March 20, 2026. Stokmarknes 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Stokmarknes 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.