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Alavus Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

First Snow Falls

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

Warmest Wednesday at 6° · coldest night Saturday at -3°

The short of it: Alavus weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, -0 °C (31 °F) with light snow, feeling like -4 °C (24 °F). Today’s high 4 °C (39 °F), low -1 °C (31 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 7.9 mm (0.31 in). Warnings in force: freezing rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 00:30 local time.

ALAVUS, Thursday. — Alavus may look for light snow this day, with the mercury climbing to about 4° before sinking to -1° by night. Count it a gift: 2° above the November average of 2° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the E, gusting to 14 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 6°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -3°. Rain or snow is due on 7 of them, some 46 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Alavus brings highs near 2°, lows of -3° and about 45 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 22°, February the coldest at -11°, and July the wettest with 74 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are August and June.

The sun is up 7 h 13 min today, and the days are shortening by about 5 minutes each. The station stands 125 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight snow0°-4°7 km/h0.6 mm
1 AMLight snow-1°-4°7 km/h0.6 mm
2 AMDrizzle0°-4°7 km/h0.4 mm
3 AMLight rain1°-3°7 km/h0.3 mm
4 AMDrizzle2°-2°8 km/h0.2 mm
5 AMLight rain2°-2°9 km/h0.5 mm
6 AMLight rain1°-3°7 km/h1.0 mm
7 AMDrizzle1°-3°8 km/h0.3 mm
8 AMDrizzle1°-3°7 km/h0.1 mm
9 AMOvercast2°-2°8 km/h–
10 AMOvercast2°-2°8 km/h–
11 AMOvercast2°-2°9 km/h0.1 mm
12 PMOvercast2°-2°9 km/h0.1 mm
1 PMOvercast2°-2°9 km/h–
2 PMLight rain3°-2°9 km/h0.2 mm
3 PMLight rain2°-2°10 km/h0.5 mm
4 PMLight rain2°-2°9 km/h0.3 mm
5 PMLight rain3°-1°9 km/h0.6 mm
6 PMLight rain3°-1°9 km/h0.5 mm
7 PMLight rain4°0°9 km/h0.3 mm
8 PMLight rain4°0°9 km/h0.6 mm
9 PMLight rain4°0°10 km/h0.5 mm
10 PMLight rain4°0°9 km/h0.2 mm
11 PMOvercast4°0°9 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): light snow, high 4°, low -1°, 7.9 mm of rain, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 8:32 AM, down 3:45 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-1°4°7.9 mm22 km/h7 h 13 min
Friday-1°4°11 mm22 km/h7 h 8 min
Saturday-3°0°2.4 mm30 km/h7 h 2 min
Sunday-2°4°2.1 mm28 km/h6 h 57 min
Monday2°5°6.3 mm30 km/h6 h 51 min
Tuesday4°6°5.7 mm27 km/h6 h 46 min
Wednesday4°6°10 mm25 km/h6 h 41 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 6°. Wettest: Friday, 11 mm. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 30 km/h.

The Almanac · Alavus Month by Month

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

November in Alavus, 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
5°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 44 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 2°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Alavus in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Alavus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°35 mm10 km/h5 h 54 min✦✦
February-3°-11°28 mm9 km/h8 h 40 min✦✦
March1°-8°28 mm10 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦
April8°-2°28 mm10 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
May15°3°38 mm10 km/h17 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
June20°8°68 mm10 km/h19 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
July22°10°74 mm9 km/h19 h 0 min✦✦✦
August20°9°63 mm9 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
September14°5°54 mm9 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
October7°1°54 mm10 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
November2°-3°45 mm10 km/h6 h 44 min✦✦✦
December-1°-7°41 mm9 km/h4 h 57 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Alavus

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Alavus today?

Right now it is -0 °C (31 °F) with light snow; it feels like -4 °C (24 °F). Today’s high is 4 °C (39 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (31 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 7.9 mm (0.31 in) expected.

Will it rain in Alavus this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 7 of the next 7 days, about 46 mm (1.8 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Alavus?

Yes: freezing rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Alavus?

July, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -11 °C (12 °F). The wettest month is July, with 74 mm (2.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Alavus?

August and June. August brings highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain; June highs near 20 °C (67 °F) and 68 mm (2.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Alavus?

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
TuuriSouth Ostrobothnia7 km ENE2°-3°46 mm
TöysäSouth Ostrobothnia11 km ENE2°-3°47 mm
ÄhtäriSouth Ostrobothnia23 km E1°-3°51 mm
KuortaneSouth Ostrobothnia25 km NNW2°-3°46 mm
VirratPirkanmaa38 km SSE2°-3°51 mm
SoiniSouth Ostrobothnia44 km NE1°-3°52 mm
JalasjärviSouth Ostrobothnia45 km WSW2°-2°50 mm
SeinäjokiSouth Ostrobothnia47 km WNW2°-2°48 mm

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