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Rantasalmi Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Rain Clouds the View

A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

Warmest Monday at 5° · coldest night Saturday at -2°

The short of it: Rantasalmi weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 4 °C (39 °F) with light rain, feeling like 0 °C (33 °F). Today’s high 4 °C (40 °F), low 2 °C (36 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.9 mm (0.07 in). Notices: frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 20:45 local time.

RANTASALMI, Tuesday. — Those stepping out in Rantasalmi this morning will find light rain; the afternoon should top out near 4°, the night near 2°. Count it a gift: 3° above the November average of 1° for these parts. Winds are light from the SW, gusting to 16 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Monday the pick at about 5°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 18 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Rantasalmi runs from -3° at night to 1° by day, with some 53 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 22°, February the coldest at -11°, and July the wettest with 70 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 7 h 32 min today, and the days are shortening by about 6 minutes each. The station stands 82 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°8 km/h–
9 PMLight rain4°0°8 km/h0.1 mm
10 PMLight rain4°0°7 km/h0.1 mm
11 PMOvercast4°1°7 km/h–
12 AMOvercast4°1°7 km/h–
1 AMLight rain4°1°6 km/h0.2 mm
2 AMLight rain4°1°6 km/h0.1 mm
3 AMOvercast3°1°5 km/h–
4 AMOvercast3°1°5 km/h–
5 AMOvercast3°1°5 km/h–
6 AMOvercast3°0°5 km/h–
7 AMDrizzle3°0°4 km/h0.1 mm
8 AMLight rain3°0°5 km/h0.2 mm
9 AMLight rain3°0°5 km/h0.1 mm
10 AMLight rain3°0°5 km/h0.1 mm
11 AMOvercast3°1°5 km/h–
12 PMLight rain4°1°5 km/h0.1 mm
1 PMLight rain3°0°6 km/h0.2 mm
2 PMLight rain3°0°5 km/h0.1 mm
3 PMLight rain3°1°5 km/h0.1 mm
4 PMLight rain3°1°5 km/h0.1 mm
5 PMLight rain3°0°7 km/h0.1 mm
6 PMDrizzle3°-1°8 km/h0.1 mm
7 PMDrizzle3°-1°7 km/h0.1 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): light rain, high 4°, low 2°, 0.2 mm of rain, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 8:04 AM, down 3:36 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today2°4°0.2 mm22 km/h7 h 32 min
Wednesday2°4°1.8 mm15 km/h7 h 26 min
Thursday1°2°1.5 mm26 km/h7 h 20 min
Friday1°3°11 mm30 km/h7 h 15 min
Saturday-2°2°1.2 mm32 km/h7 h 9 min
Sunday0°5°0.3 mm30 km/h7 h 4 min
Monday2°5°2.1 mm27 km/h6 h 59 min

Warmest: Monday at 5°. Wettest: Friday, 11 mm. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 32 km/h.

The Almanac · Rantasalmi Month by Month

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

November in Rantasalmi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus December
4° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 52 min
Average wind
11 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from October to about 1°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Rantasalmi in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Rantasalmi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-10°45 mm10 km/h6 h 4 min✦✦
February-4°-11°34 mm10 km/h8 h 45 min✦✦
March1°-7°32 mm10 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦
April8°-1°30 mm10 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
May15°5°39 mm10 km/h17 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
June19°10°66 mm10 km/h19 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°70 mm10 km/h18 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
August20°11°65 mm9 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
September14°7°55 mm9 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦
October7°2°61 mm10 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦
November1°-3°53 mm11 km/h6 h 52 min✦✦
December-2°-7°52 mm10 km/h5 h 10 min✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Rantasalmi see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Rantasalmi

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Rantasalmi today?

Right now it is 4 °C (39 °F) with light rain; it feels like 0 °C (33 °F). Today’s high is 4 °C (40 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (36 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.9 mm (0.07 in) expected.

Will it rain in Rantasalmi this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 18 mm (0.70 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Rantasalmi?

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

What is the warmest month in Rantasalmi?

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 70 mm (2.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Rantasalmi?

July and August. July brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain; August highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and 65 mm (2.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Rantasalmi?

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
KangaslampiNorth Savo26 km N1°-3°54 mm
JoroinenNorth Savo27 km WNW1°-3°53 mm
JuvaSouth Savo30 km SW1°-3°53 mm
SulkavaSouth Savo31 km S1°-2°55 mm
EnonkoskiSouth Savo33 km E2°-3°55 mm
VarkausNorth Savo35 km NW1°-3°54 mm
SavonlinnaSouth Savo37 km SE2°-1°54 mm
HeinävesiNorth Karelia44 km NNE1°-3°55 mm

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