Climate in Kautokeino (Norway)

The climate of Kautokeino is cold continental, with freezing winters and mild summers.
The city is located in northern Norway, in the continental part of Finmark, at an altitude of 350 meters (1,150 feet).
Since we are at the 69th parallel, that is, north of the Arctic Circle, the sun does not rise (polar night) from December 2nd to January 10th, and does not set (midnight sun) from May 22nd to July 23rd. The white nights, in which it is not completely dark even at midnight, occur as early as April 14th and until August 30th.

The winter is very cold, with fairly frequent snowfalls, although generally not abundant. The temperature exceeds freezing very rarely.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to -40 °C (-40 °F). The absolute record, -50.3 °C (-58.5 °F) in January 1999, is not far from that of the whole of Norway (in the same month, -51 °C or -60 °F in Karasjok, which is 105 kilometers or 65 miles to the north-east).
We are in the coldest part of Western Europe. In Europe, lower values are reached only in the north of Russia.
Also, the winter is long. The cold record of April is -33.5 °C (-28.5 °F), and that of May is -19.5 °C (-3 °F).

The summer is mild, with fairly frequent rains.
There may be cold days, with highs below 10 °C (50 °F), and sometimes the nighttime minimum can drop as low as 0 °C (32 °F).
However, there may also be short hot periods, with highs of 28/29 °C (82/84 °F). The highest temperature, 30 °C (86 °F) was recorded in July 1972 and July 2018.
Often, by August, the temperature already starts to drop compared to July.

Best Time

The best time to visit Kautokeino is the summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season. However, you must take into account cloudy skies, some rain and a bit of cold at night.

Kautokeino - Climate data

In Kautokeino, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -14 °C (6.8 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 430 millimeters (16.9 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 15 mm (0.6 in) in the driest months (March, April) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.

Kautokeino - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of -14 °C (7 °F), with a minimum of -19.3 °C (-2.8 °F) and a maximum of -8.7 °C (16.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -36 °C (-33 °F). However, it dropped to -50.3 °C (-58.5 °F) in January 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it reached 7 °C (44.6 °F) in January 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 2 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are very short.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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February is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of -13.6 °C (8 °F), with a minimum of -18.8 °C (-1.9 °F) and a maximum of -8.3 °C (17 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -35 °C (-31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -43.4 °C (-46.1 °F) in February 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, it reached 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) in February 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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March is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of -9.4 °C (15 °F), with a minimum of -14.9 °C (5.2 °F) and a maximum of -3.8 °C (25.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -30.5 °C (-23 °F). However, it dropped to -40.8 °C (-41.4 °F) in March 2006.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it reached 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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April is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of -2.9 °C (27 °F), with a minimum of -7.9 °C (17.9 °F) and a maximum of 2 °C (35.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -23 °C (-9.5 °F). However, it dropped to -32.4 °C (-26.3 °F) in April 1991.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (47 °F). However, it reached 13.8 °C (56.8 °F) in April 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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May is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 3.8 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of -0.5 °C (31.2 °F) and a maximum of 8 °C (46.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -8.5 °C (17 °F). However, it dropped to -19.3 °C (-2.7 °F) in May 1999.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in May 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 21 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.9 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 5.4 °C (41.7 °F) and a maximum of 14.3 °C (57.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.2 °C (28 °F) in June 2003.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5 °F) in June 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 24 hours and 0 minutes. So the sun is always above the horizon.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.6 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.5 °C (31.1 °F) in July 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (76.5 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 23 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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August is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 6.4 °C (43.5 °F) and a maximum of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.2 °C (20.8 °F) in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) in August 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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September is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.1 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 2.2 °C (36 °F) and a maximum of 10 °C (50 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -11.7 °C (10.9 °F) in September 2003.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 22.8 °C (73 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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October is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of -1.2 °C (30 °F), with a minimum of -4.3 °C (24.2 °F) and a maximum of 1.8 °C (35.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -17 °C (1.5 °F). However, it dropped to -29.5 °C (-21.1 °F) in October 1992.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it reached 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) in October 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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November is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of -8.6 °C (17 °F), with a minimum of -12.7 °C (9.1 °F) and a maximum of -4.4 °C (24.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -28 °C (-18.5 °F). However, it dropped to -35.6 °C (-32.1 °F) in November 2002.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it reached 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 4 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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December is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of -11.8 °C (11 °F), with a minimum of -16.8 °C (1.7 °F) and a maximum of -6.8 °C (19.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -32 °C (-26 °F). However, it dropped to -39.5 °C (-39.1 °F) in December 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it reached 6.5 °C (43.7 °F) in December 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 0 hours and 0 minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).