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Utsjoki Weather in February

Utsjoki in February

The short of it: Utsjoki in February averages a high of -7 °C (19 °F) and a low of -16 °C (3 °F), with 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain and about 7 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -7° · low -16° · rain 24 mm · daylight 7 h 4 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & September

Thirty years of records give Utsjoki an average February high of -7°, a low of -16° and some 24 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -7°, nights near -16°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 4 min in mid-February, 424 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 July and September.

Against its neighbours, Utsjoki runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Kárášjohka, 76 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Utsjoki, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 4 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KárášjohkaFinnmark76 km SW-8°-19°19 mm
LakselvFinnmark80 km WNW-4°-11°31 mm
VadsøFinnmark105 km ENE-4°-9°32 mm
InariLapland111 km S-7°-16°22 mm
KjøllefjordFinnmark116 km N-3°-9°36 mm
BjørnevatnFinnmark117 km ESE-6°-13°30 mm
KirkenesFinnmark117 km E-6°-12°30 mm
HonningsvågFinnmark126 km NNW-3°-5°46 mm

The Almanac · Utsjoki 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 -7°, nights near -16°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Utsjoki by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-17°30 mm9 km/hnone — polar night✦✦
February-7°-16°24 mm10 km/h7 h 4 min✦✦
March-3°-12°22 mm11 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦
April3°-6°24 mm10 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦
May8°0°28 mm11 km/h22 h 16 min✦✦✦
June14°5°48 mm11 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July18°8°62 mm9 km/hround the clock✦✦✦✦
August15°7°55 mm8 km/h18 h 4 min✦✦✦
September10°3°41 mm9 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
October3°-2°38 mm9 km/h8 h 42 min✦✦✦
November-3°-10°31 mm8 km/h3 h 22 min✦✦
December-6°-14°35 mm9 km/hnone — polar night✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Utsjoki in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Utsjoki in February?

Days average -7 °C (19 °F) and nights -16 °C (3 °F), with about 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -7°, nights near -16°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Utsjoki?

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

How long are the days in Utsjoki in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 7 h 4 min. The days are lengthening — from none — polar night in January to round the clock in June.

Does it snow in Utsjoki in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Utsjoki in February?

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

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