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Petsamo 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 Sunday at 6° · coldest night Saturday at -1°

The short of it: Petsamo weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 4 °C (39 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 2 °C (35 °F). Today’s high 4 °C (39 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 6.0 mm (0.24 in). Warnings in force: ice after rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 13:15 local time.

PETSAMO, Wednesday. — Those stepping out in Petsamo this morning will find light rain; the afternoon should top out near 4°, the night near 3°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Petsamo is 3°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SSE, gusting to 7 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Sunday the pick at about 6°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 4 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 Petsamo runs from -1° at night to 3° by day, with some 49 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 22°, February the coldest at -10°, and July the wettest with 73 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 34 min today, and the days are shortening by about 5 minutes each. The station stands 117 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°1°3 km/h–
2 PMOvercast4°2°3 km/h–
3 PMOvercast4°2°3 km/h–
4 PMOvercast4°1°3 km/h–
5 PMOvercast4°1°4 km/h–
6 PMLight rain4°1°5 km/h0.5 mm
7 PMLight rain4°1°6 km/h0.9 mm
8 PMLight rain4°0°8 km/h0.2 mm
9 PMLight rain3°0°9 km/h0.1 mm
10 PMLight rain3°-1°9 km/h0.1 mm
11 PMLight rain3°-1°9 km/h0.1 mm
12 AMLight rain3°-1°10 km/h0.2 mm
1 AMLight rain2°-2°10 km/h0.4 mm
2 AMLight rain2°-2°10 km/h0.6 mm
3 AMLight rain2°-2°9 km/h0.9 mm
4 AMLight rain1°-3°9 km/h0.7 mm
5 AMDrizzle2°-2°9 km/h0.3 mm
6 AMLight drizzle2°-2°9 km/h0.1 mm
7 AMOvercast2°-1°8 km/h–
8 AMOvercast3°-1°7 km/h–
9 AMOvercast3°0°8 km/h–
10 AMOvercast3°0°8 km/h–
11 AMOvercast4°0°8 km/h–
12 PMLight rain4°0°9 km/h0.9 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): light rain, high 4°, low 3°, 1.9 mm of rain, gusts to 17 km/h. Sun up 8:21 AM, down 3:55 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today3°4°1.9 mm17 km/h7 h 34 min
Thursday1°5°9.5 mm26 km/h7 h 29 min
Friday1°3°9.8 mm25 km/h7 h 23 min
Saturday-1°0°0.6 mm27 km/h7 h 19 min
Sunday1°6°0.6 mm35 km/h7 h 13 min
Monday0°6°dry32 km/h7 h 8 min
Tuesday0°3°21 mm26 km/h7 h 4 min

Warmest: Sunday at 6°. Wettest: Tuesday, 21 mm. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 35 km/h.

The Almanac · Petsamo Month by Month

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

November in Petsamo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 14 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 1 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 5° against October, to near 3°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Petsamo in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Petsamo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-8°40 mm10 km/h6 h 15 min✦✦
February-2°-10°31 mm10 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
March2°-7°31 mm11 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦
April8°-1°27 mm11 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
May15°4°36 mm11 km/h17 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June20°9°68 mm11 km/h19 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July22°12°73 mm9 km/h18 h 35 min✦✦✦
August21°11°66 mm9 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September15°6°51 mm10 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
October8°2°63 mm10 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦
November3°-1°49 mm10 km/h7 h 1 min✦✦
December0°-5°46 mm10 km/h5 h 23 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Petsamo

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Petsamo today?

Right now it is 4 °C (39 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 2 °C (35 °F). Today’s high is 4 °C (39 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) expected.

Will it rain in Petsamo this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 43 mm (1.7 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Petsamo?

Yes: ice after rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Petsamo?

July, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -10 °C (15 °F). The wettest month is July, with 73 mm (2.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Petsamo?

August and June. August brings highs near 21 °C (69 °F) and about 66 mm (2.6 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 Petsamo?

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
TamperePirkanmaa1 km SSW3°-2°49 mm
TammelaPirkanmaa1 km WSW3°-1°50 mm
KalevaPirkanmaa1 km SSE3°-2°49 mm
TampellaPirkanmaa2 km WSW3°-1°50 mm
KalevanrinnePirkanmaa2 km SSE3°-2°49 mm
NalkalaPirkanmaa2 km WSW3°-2°49 mm
AmuriPirkanmaa3 km WSW3°-1°49 mm
PappilaPirkanmaa4 km ESE3°-2°48 mm

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