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Joutsa Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Thursday at 5° · coldest night Sunday at -1°

The short of it: Joutsa weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 4 °C (38 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -0 °C (31 °F). Today’s high 4 °C (39 °F), low 2 °C (35 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 03:15 local time.

JOUTSA, Monday. — An overcast sky is the word from the Joutsa station, with a high of 4° and a low of 2°. Count it a gift: 2° above the November average of 2° for these parts. A brisk wind blows from the WSW, gusting to 20 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 5°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 15 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 Joutsa brings highs near 2°, lows of -2° and about 53 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 22°, February the coldest at -10°, 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 41 min today, and the days are shortening by about 5 minutes each. The station stands 104 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast4°0°10 km/h–
4 AMOvercast3°-1°10 km/h–
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7 AMOvercast3°-1°9 km/h–
8 AMOvercast3°-1°10 km/h–
9 AMOvercast3°-2°11 km/h–
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6 PMOvercast2°-3°12 km/h–
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Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): overcast, high 4°, low 2°, dry, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 8:08 AM, down 3:49 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today2°4°dry22 km/h7 h 41 min
Tuesday1°5°0.4 mm20 km/h7 h 37 min
Wednesday1°4°1.7 mm16 km/h7 h 31 min
Thursday1°5°2.7 mm26 km/h7 h 25 min
Friday0°3°4.5 mm26 km/h7 h 20 min
Saturday0°1°2.7 mm21 km/h7 h 14 min
Sunday-1°1°3.0 mm24 km/h7 h 10 min

Warmest: Thursday at 5°. Wettest: Friday, 4.5 mm. Strongest gusts: Friday, 26 km/h.

The Almanac · Joutsa Month by Month

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

November in Joutsa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th 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 58 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 5° against October, to near 2°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Joutsa in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Joutsa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-10°42 mm10 km/h6 h 11 min✦✦
February-3°-10°32 mm10 km/h8 h 48 min✦✦
March1°-7°32 mm10 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦
April8°-2°29 mm10 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
May15°4°36 mm10 km/h17 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June19°9°70 mm10 km/h19 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
July22°12°74 mm9 km/h18 h 40 min✦✦✦
August20°11°67 mm8 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
September14°6°48 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
October7°2°62 mm10 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦
November2°-2°53 mm10 km/h6 h 58 min✦✦
December-2°-6°51 mm10 km/h5 h 18 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Joutsa

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Joutsa today?

Right now it is 4 °C (38 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -0 °C (31 °F). Today’s high is 4 °C (39 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (35 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Joutsa this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 15 mm (0.59 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Joutsa?

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

What is the warmest month in Joutsa?

July, with an average high of 22 °C (71 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -10 °C (13 °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 Joutsa?

August and June. August brings highs near 20 °C (67 °F) and about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain; June highs near 19 °C (67 °F) and 70 mm (2.8 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Joutsa?

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
HartolaPaijat-Hame17 km SSW2°-2°52 mm
LeivonmäkiCentral Finland20 km N2°-3°56 mm
LuhankaCentral Finland23 km WNW2°-2°49 mm
PertunmaaSouth Savo32 km SE2°-2°51 mm
SysmäPaijat-Hame35 km SW2°-2°50 mm
HirvensalmiSouth Savo38 km ESE2°-2°50 mm
KangasniemiSouth Savo40 km NE2°-3°57 mm
ToivakkaCentral Finland41 km N2°-2°53 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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