Climate Insights for Alakurtti

The climate in Alakurtti is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 673mm of precipitation falls per year. Alakurtti receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alakurtti 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 -15°C. Alakurtti experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Alakurtti vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Alakurtti is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 673mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 96mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 34mm. That's 62mm 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. Alakurtti receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 209cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 35cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Alakurtti is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/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.

It is currently spring in Alakurtti, which began on March 20, 2026. Alakurtti 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alakurtti 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.