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Ähtäri Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

First Snow Falls

Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

Warmest Monday at 4° · coldest night tonight at -3°

The short of it: Ähtäri weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (31 °F) with light snow, feeling like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high -0 °C (31 °F), low -3 °C (26 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.0 mm (0.00 in). Warnings in force: black ice likely. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 12:00 local time.

ÄHTÄRI, Saturday. — Snow grains are the word from the Ähtäri station, with a high of 0° and a low of -3°. That is 2° colder than Ähtäri usually sees in November, when highs average 1°. A brisk wind blows from the WNW, gusting to 29 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Monday looks the finest at near 4°, while tonight will be the coldest at -3°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 32 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Ähtäri runs from -3° at night to 1° by day, with some 51 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 22°, February the coldest at -12°, and July the wettest with 78 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are August and May.

The sun is up 7 h 4 min today, and the days are shortening by about 5 minutes each. The station stands 166 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowLight snow-1°-6°13 km/h–
1 PMOvercast-1°-6°14 km/h–
2 PMOvercast-1°-6°13 km/h–
3 PMOvercast-1°-7°13 km/h–
4 PMOvercast-1°-7°12 km/h–
5 PMOvercast-2°-7°12 km/h–
6 PMOvercast-2°-7°10 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy-3°-7°8 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear-3°-7°7 km/h–
9 PMMostly clear-3°-7°6 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear-3°-7°5 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear-3°-6°6 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°6 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°7 km/h–
2 AMOvercast-1°-6°8 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-1°-5°9 km/h–
4 AMOvercast0°-4°11 km/h–
5 AMOvercast1°-4°12 km/h–
6 AMOvercast2°-3°12 km/h–
7 AMOvercast2°-3°13 km/h–
8 AMOvercast2°-3°12 km/h–
9 AMOvercast2°-2°12 km/h–
10 AMOvercast3°-2°12 km/h–
11 AMOvercast3°-2°10 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): snow grains, high 0°, low -3°, 1.1 cm of snow, gusts to 30 km/h. Sun up 8:36 AM, down 3:40 PM. Fine icy grains fall from a heavy sky. Mind your footing.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-3°0°❄ 1.1 cm30 km/h7 h 4 min
Sunday-2°4°0.1 mm31 km/h6 h 59 min
Monday2°4°7.2 mm30 km/h6 h 53 min
Tuesday1°4°❄ 0.7 cm + 4.6 mm25 km/h6 h 48 min
Wednesday-1°1°dry18 km/h6 h 43 min
Thursday-2°0°dry23 km/h6 h 37 min
Friday-2°0°❄ 11.6 cm30 km/h6 h 33 min

Warmest: Monday at 4°. Most snow: Friday, 11.6 cm of snow. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 31 km/h.

The Almanac · Ähtäri Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Ähtäri, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 45 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 1°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Ähtäri in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ähtäri by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°40 mm9 km/h5 h 55 min✦✦
February-3°-12°31 mm9 km/h8 h 40 min✦✦
March1°-8°33 mm10 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦
April8°-3°31 mm10 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦
May15°2°41 mm10 km/h17 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
June19°7°72 mm10 km/h19 h 58 min✦✦✦
July22°10°78 mm9 km/h18 h 59 min✦✦✦
August19°8°70 mm9 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
September14°4°57 mm9 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
October6°0°60 mm10 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
November1°-3°51 mm10 km/h6 h 45 min✦✦
December-2°-7°50 mm9 km/h4 h 58 min✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Ähtäri see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Ähtäri

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ähtäri today?

Right now it is -1 °C (31 °F) with light snow; it feels like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high is -0 °C (31 °F) and tonight’s low -3 °C (26 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.1 mm (0.00 in) expected.

Will it rain in Ähtäri this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 32 mm (1.2 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Ähtäri?

Yes: black ice likely. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Ähtäri?

July, with an average high of 22 °C (71 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -12 °C (11 °F). The wettest month is July, with 78 mm (3.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ähtäri?

August and May. August brings highs near 19 °C (67 °F) and about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain; May highs near 15 °C (59 °F) and 41 mm (1.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ähtäri?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TöysäSouth Ostrobothnia15 km WNW2°-3°47 mm
TuuriSouth Ostrobothnia17 km WNW2°-3°46 mm
AlavusSouth Ostrobothnia23 km W2°-3°45 mm
SoiniSouth Ostrobothnia36 km NNE1°-3°52 mm
VirratPirkanmaa37 km SSW2°-3°51 mm
KuortaneSouth Ostrobothnia40 km NW2°-3°46 mm
PylkönmäkiCentral Finland40 km ENE1°-3°53 mm
MultiaCentral Finland40 km ESE1°-3°56 mm

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