Climate Insights for Hyrynsalmi

The climate in Hyrynsalmi is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 767mm of precipitation falls per year. Hyrynsalmi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hyrynsalmi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Juli, Juni, August. The coldest months are Januar, Februar, März, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Hyrynsalmi experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Hyrynsalmi vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. Juli is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is Januar, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Hyrynsalmi is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 767mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 102mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 38mm. That's 64mm 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. Hyrynsalmi receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 201cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 38cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Hyrynsalmi 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 17km/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 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Hyrynsalmi, which began on December 21, 2026. Hyrynsalmi 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 Juli at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Januar near -12°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hyrynsalmi 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.