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Simo Weather in April

Simo in April

The short of it: Simo in April averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 15 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -4° · rain 29 mm · daylight 15 h 10 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Simo an average April high of 4°, a low of -4° and some 29 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against March, to near 4°; nights run about -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 29 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 15 h 10 min in mid-April, 223 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Simo runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Kuivaniemi, 12 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

April in Simo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus March
5° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus May
7° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 10 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KuivaniemiNorth Ostrobothnia12 km SSE4°-4°29 mm
KemiLapland24 km WNW5°-4°36 mm
LautiosaariLapland26 km NW5°-4°30 mm
KeminmaaLapland28 km WNW5°-4°30 mm
IiNorth Ostrobothnia42 km SSE4°-4°26 mm
HaparandaNorrbotten46 km WNW5°-4°34 mm
TornioLapland46 km WNW5°-4°34 mm
TervolaLapland48 km NNW5°-4°36 mm

The Almanac · Simo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Highs rise 5° against March, to near 4°; nights run about -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 29 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Simo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-14°41 mm13 km/h4 h 37 min✦✦
February-6°-15°36 mm13 km/h8 h 7 min✦✦
March-1°-10°32 mm13 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦
April4°-4°29 mm12 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
May10°2°41 mm13 km/h18 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
June17°8°56 mm13 km/h22 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
July20°12°68 mm12 km/h20 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
August18°10°68 mm12 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
September12°5°58 mm13 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
October5°-1°60 mm13 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦
November0°-5°56 mm13 km/h5 h 45 min✦
December-3°-10°49 mm12 km/h3 h 10 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Simo in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Simo in April?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against March, to near 4°; nights run about -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 29 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Simo?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Simo in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 15 h 10 min. The days are lengthening — from 3 h 10 min in December to 22 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Simo in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Simo in April?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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