Climate Insights for Kuhmo

Kehys-Kainuu, Kainuu, Finland

Hottest
Luglio
20°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
-12°C low
Wettest
Luglio
103mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

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

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -7° Average: -9° Min: -12° Feb Max: -5° Average: -8° Min: -11° Mar Max: 0° Average: -4° Min: -8° Apr Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -3° May Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jun Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jul Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 11° Aug Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Sep Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Oct Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 1° Nov Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -4° Dec Max: -4° Average: -6° Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kuhmo vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. Luglio is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -9°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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 35mm Feb Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 33mm Mar Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 28mm Apr Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 20mm May Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 11mm Nov Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 32mm Dec Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 37mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kuhmo 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 103mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 39mm. 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. Kuhmo receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 204cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 37cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

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: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Kuhmo 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 February, 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.

Seasons

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

1 day until Spring

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

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 141mm over the season and a monthly average of 47mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/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. Precipitation is moderate at around 278mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -4 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 202mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Expect around 43cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 146mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Expect around 105cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/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 Kuhmo 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
-12 °C
-7 °C
16 km/h
47 mm
35 cm
Feb
-11 °C
-5 °C
17 km/h
44 mm
33 cm
Mar Current
-8 °C
0 °C
17 km/h
39 mm
28 cm
Apr
-3 °C
6 °C
15 km/h
48 mm
20 cm
May
3 °C
13 °C
15 km/h
54 mm
8 cm
Jun
9 °C
18 °C
16 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
20 °C
13 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
18 °C
15 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
13 °C
15 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Oct
1 °C
5 °C
16 km/h
66 mm
11 cm
Nov
-4 °C
0 °C
16 km/h
61 mm
32 cm
Dec
-8 °C
-4 °C
15 km/h
55 mm
37 cm
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