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Ivalo Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Saturday at -1° · coldest night Tuesday at -11°

The short of it: Ivalo weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, -8 °C (18 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like -12 °C (11 °F). Today’s high -4 °C (24 °F), low -8 °C (17 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.5 mm (0.02 in). Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 08:15 local time.

IVALO, Wednesday. — Ivalo may look for snow showers this day, with the mercury climbing to about -4° before sinking to -8° by night. A raw day by local measure — 2° below the November average of -3°. Winds are light from the SSW, gusting to 8 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near -1°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at -11°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 5.4 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Ivalo runs from -9° at night to -3° by day, with some 30 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 19°, January the coldest at -17°, and July the wettest with 65 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to May. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 5 h 22 min today, and the days are shortening by about 10 minutes each. The station stands 193 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast-8°-12°4 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy-8°-12°3 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy-8°-12°3 km/h–
11 AMSnow showers-6°-10°3 km/h0.1 mm
12 PMLight snow-5°-9°3 km/h0.1 mm
1 PMSnow showers-5°-9°3 km/h0.2 mm
2 PMLight snow-5°-9°3 km/h0.1 mm
3 PMOvercast-5°-9°3 km/h–
4 PMOvercast-5°-9°2 km/h–
5 PMOvercast-6°-9°2 km/h–
6 PMOvercast-6°-9°2 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy-6°-10°2 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear-7°-10°3 km/h–
9 PMMostly clear-7°-11°3 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear-7°-11°3 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear-8°-11°3 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear-8°-11°3 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear-8°-12°3 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear-8°-12°3 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear-9°-12°3 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear-9°-12°3 km/h–
5 AMClear sky-9°-13°3 km/h–
6 AMClear sky-9°-13°3 km/h–
7 AMClear sky-9°-13°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): snow showers, high -4°, low -8°, 0.5 mm of rain, gusts to 15 km/h. Sun up 9:12 AM, down 2:34 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-8°-4°0.5 mm15 km/h5 h 22 min
Thursday-9°-8°dry5 km/h5 h 12 min
Friday-10°-7°dry18 km/h5 h 3 min
Saturday-7°-1°4.9 mm33 km/h4 h 53 min
Sunday-7°-2°dry20 km/h4 h 43 min
Monday-6°-2°dry21 km/h4 h 34 min
Tuesday-11°-4°dry12 km/h4 h 24 min

Warmest: Saturday at -1°. Wettest: Saturday, 4.9 mm. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 33 km/h.

The Almanac · Ivalo Month by Month

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

November in Ivalo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 18 min
Average wind
8 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 5° against October, to near -3°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Ivalo in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ivalo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-17°27 mm8 km/h2 h 21 min✦✦
February-7°-16°24 mm8 km/h7 h 26 min✦✦
March-2°-12°23 mm10 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦
April4°-6°26 mm9 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦
May9°0°36 mm10 km/h20 h 47 min✦✦✦
June15°6°57 mm10 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July19°10°65 mm9 km/hround the clock✦✦✦✦
August16°7°64 mm8 km/h17 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
September11°3°47 mm8 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦
October3°-3°42 mm9 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦✦
November-3°-9°30 mm8 km/h4 h 18 min✦✦
December-6°-14°28 mm8 km/hnone — polar night✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Ivalo

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ivalo today?

Right now it is -8 °C (18 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like -12 °C (11 °F). Today’s high is -4 °C (24 °F) and tonight’s low -8 °C (17 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) expected.

Will it rain in Ivalo this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 5.4 mm (0.21 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for Ivalo?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Ivalo?

July, with an average high of 19 °C (66 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -17 °C (2 °F). The wettest month is July, with 65 mm (2.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ivalo?

July and August. July brings highs near 19 °C (66 °F) and about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain; August highs near 16 °C (61 °F) and 64 mm (2.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ivalo?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to May. Nights average below freezing in Oct–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
InariLapland34 km NW-2°-9°32 mm
KárášjohkaFinnmark121 km NW-4°-13°25 mm
NikelMurmansk136 km NE-2°-7°39 mm
UtsjokiLapland140 km N-3°-10°31 mm
SodankyläLapland144 km SSW-3°-9°42 mm
LeviLapland148 km SW-3°-11°40 mm
BjørnevatnFinnmark148 km NE-1°-6°39 mm
SavukoskiLapland154 km S-3°-9°44 mm

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