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Sysmä Weather in February

Sysmä in February

The short of it: Sysmä in February averages a high of -3 °C (26 °F) and a low of -10 °C (13 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -3° · low -10° · rain 31 mm · daylight 8 h 50 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & June

February in Sysmä brings afternoons near -3° and nights around -10°, with about 31 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -3°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 50 min in mid-February, 155 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Sysmä runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Hartola, 20 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

February in Sysmä, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 50 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HartolaPaijat-Hame20 km ENE-3°-10°32 mm
PadasjokiPaijat-Hame27 km SW-3°-10°32 mm
KuhmoinenPirkanmaa28 km WNW-3°-10°32 mm
AsikkalaPaijat-Hame33 km SSW-3°-10°32 mm
LuhankaCentral Finland33 km N-3°-10°30 mm
JoutsaCentral Finland35 km NE-3°-10°32 mm
HeinolaPaijat-Hame38 km SSE-3°-10°34 mm
AuttoinenPaijat-Hame39 km SW-3°-10°34 mm

The Almanac · Sysmä Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about -3°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sysmä by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-10°40 mm10 km/h6 h 15 min✦✦
February-3°-10°31 mm10 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
March2°-7°30 mm10 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦
April8°-1°28 mm10 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
May16°5°35 mm10 km/h17 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June20°10°66 mm10 km/h19 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°74 mm9 km/h18 h 35 min✦✦✦
August20°11°68 mm8 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September14°7°48 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
October7°2°62 mm10 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦
November2°-2°50 mm10 km/h7 h 1 min✦✦
December-1°-6°47 mm10 km/h5 h 24 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sysmä in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sysmä in February?

Days average -3 °C (26 °F) and nights -10 °C (13 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -3°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Sysmä?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and June.

How long are the days in Sysmä in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 50 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 24 min in December to 19 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Sysmä in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Sysmä in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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