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Karstula 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: Karstula weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (31 °F) with light snow, feeling like -5 °C (24 °F). Today’s high 2 °C (36 °F), low -1 °C (31 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 5.7 mm (0.22 in). Warnings in force: black ice likely. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 00:30 local time.

KARSTULA, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Karstula this morning will find snow grains; the afternoon should top out near 2°, the night near -1°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 1°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the E, gusting to 16 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 6°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -3°. Rain or snow is due on 7 of them, some 43 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Karstula 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 -11°, and July the wettest with 80 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 10 min today, and the days are shortening by about 6 minutes each. The station stands 168 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 snow-1°-5°7 km/h0.2 mm
1 AMLight snow-1°-4°7 km/h0.3 mm
2 AMLight snow0°-4°7 km/h0.3 mm
3 AMLight snow0°-4°6 km/h0.2 mm
4 AMLight snow0°-4°6 km/h0.1 mm
5 AMOvercast0°-3°6 km/h–
6 AMLight drizzle1°-3°7 km/h0.1 mm
7 AMLight snow0°-3°7 km/h0.3 mm
8 AMSnow grains0°-4°8 km/h0.4 mm
9 AMSnow grains1°-4°9 km/h0.1 mm
10 AMSnow grains1°-4°9 km/h0.1 mm
11 AMLight snow1°-3°9 km/h0.1 mm
12 PMOvercast1°-3°8 km/h–
1 PMOvercast1°-3°8 km/h–
2 PMOvercast1°-3°9 km/h–
3 PMLight rain1°-3°9 km/h0.2 mm
4 PMLight rain1°-3°8 km/h0.5 mm
5 PMLight rain1°-3°9 km/h0.4 mm
6 PMLight rain1°-3°10 km/h0.4 mm
7 PMLight rain2°-3°10 km/h0.6 mm
8 PMLight rain2°-3°10 km/h0.3 mm
9 PMLight rain2°-3°10 km/h0.5 mm
10 PMLight rain2°-2°9 km/h0.4 mm
11 PMLight rain2°-2°8 km/h0.2 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): snow grains, high 2°, low -1°, 5.7 mm of rain, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 8:29 AM, down 3:39 PM. Fine icy grains fall from a heavy sky. Mind your footing.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-1°2°5.7 mm22 km/h7 h 10 min
Friday0°3°12 mm27 km/h7 h 4 min
Saturday-3°0°2.0 mm31 km/h6 h 59 min
Sunday-2°3°3.3 mm27 km/h6 h 53 min
Monday1°4°9.6 mm27 km/h6 h 48 min
Tuesday2°3°2.4 mm23 km/h6 h 42 min
Wednesday3°6°8.1 mm26 km/h6 h 37 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 6°. Wettest: Friday, 12 mm. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 31 km/h.

The Almanac · Karstula Month by Month

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

November in Karstula, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 40 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 5° against October, to near 1°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Karstula in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Karstula by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-11°40 mm9 km/h5 h 48 min✦✦
February-4°-11°32 mm9 km/h8 h 37 min✦✦
March1°-8°32 mm10 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦
April7°-2°30 mm10 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦
May14°3°42 mm10 km/h17 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
June19°8°68 mm10 km/h20 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
July22°11°80 mm9 km/h19 h 8 min✦✦✦
August19°9°70 mm8 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
September13°5°56 mm9 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
October6°1°55 mm10 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦
November1°-3°51 mm10 km/h6 h 40 min✦✦
December-2°-7°49 mm9 km/h4 h 50 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Karstula

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Karstula today?

Right now it is -1 °C (31 °F) with light snow; it feels like -5 °C (24 °F). Today’s high is 2 °C (36 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (31 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 5.7 mm (0.22 in) expected.

Will it rain in Karstula this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 7 of the next 7 days, about 43 mm (1.7 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Karstula?

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

What is the warmest month in Karstula?

July, with an average high of 22 °C (71 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -11 °C (12 °F). The wettest month is July, with 80 mm (3.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Karstula?

August and June. August brings highs near 19 °C (67 °F) and about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain; June highs near 19 °C (66 °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 Karstula?

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
KyyjärviCentral Finland22 km NNW1°-3°51 mm
PylkönmäkiCentral Finland22 km S1°-3°53 mm
KannonkoskiCentral Finland26 km ENE1°-3°48 mm
SoiniSouth Ostrobothnia29 km W1°-3°52 mm
SaarijärviCentral Finland30 km SE2°-3°47 mm
KivijärviCentral Finland32 km NNE1°-3°50 mm
PerhoCentral Ostrobothnia43 km NNW1°-3°50 mm
MultiaCentral Finland50 km S1°-3°56 mm

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