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

The short of it: Varkaus weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 4 °C (39 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 1 °C (33 °F). Today’s high 4 °C (40 °F), low 2 °C (35 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 3.0 mm (0.12 in). Notices: fog advisory, frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:30 local time.

VARKAUS, Tuesday. — Light rain is the word from the Varkaus station, with a high of 4° and a low of 2°. Count it a gift: 3° above the November average of 1° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SW, gusting to 15 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Monday looks the finest at near 5°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 27 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Varkaus runs from -3° at night to 1° by day, with some 54 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 22°, February the coldest at -12°, and July the wettest with 75 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are June and August.

The sun is up 7 h 29 min today, and the days are shortening by about 6 minutes each. The station stands 85 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°8 km/h–
8 PMOvercast4°1°7 km/h–
9 PMOvercast4°1°7 km/h–
10 PMLight rain4°1°6 km/h0.1 mm
11 PMLight rain4°1°5 km/h0.2 mm
12 AMLight rain4°1°4 km/h0.3 mm
1 AMLight rain4°1°4 km/h0.2 mm
2 AMLight rain3°1°4 km/h0.3 mm
3 AMLight rain3°1°3 km/h0.1 mm
4 AMOvercast3°1°3 km/h–
5 AMOvercast3°1°2 km/h–
6 AMFog3°1°1 km/h–
7 AMFog3°1°1 km/h–
8 AMLight drizzle3°1°2 km/h–
9 AMLight drizzle3°1°2 km/h–
10 AMFog3°1°1 km/h–
11 AMFog3°1°2 km/h–
12 PMFog3°1°2 km/h–
1 PMFog3°1°2 km/h–
2 PMLight rain3°1°2 km/h0.3 mm
3 PMLight rain3°1°2 km/h0.4 mm
4 PMLight rain3°1°1 km/h0.4 mm
5 PMLight rain3°1°1 km/h0.3 mm
6 PMDrizzle3°1°2 km/h0.4 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): light rain, high 4°, low 2°, 0.3 mm of rain, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 8:07 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°0.3 mm22 km/h7 h 29 min
Wednesday2°4°3.5 mm12 km/h7 h 23 min
Thursday1°2°2.1 mm25 km/h7 h 17 min
Friday0°3°18 mm25 km/h7 h 12 min
Saturday-2°1°1.8 mm31 km/h7 h 6 min
Sunday-1°4°0.3 mm31 km/h7 h 0 min
Monday2°5°1.2 mm27 km/h6 h 55 min

Warmest: Monday at 5°. Wettest: Friday, 18 mm. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 31 km/h.

The Almanac · Varkaus Month by Month

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

November in Varkaus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus December
4° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 49 min
Average wind
11 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 5° against October, to near 1°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Varkaus in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Varkaus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-11°46 mm10 km/h5 h 59 min✦
February-4°-12°36 mm10 km/h8 h 42 min✦✦
March1°-8°34 mm11 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦
April7°-2°31 mm10 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦
May16°4°45 mm11 km/h17 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
June20°9°69 mm10 km/h19 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
July22°12°75 mm10 km/h18 h 54 min✦✦✦
August20°10°67 mm9 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
September14°6°56 mm9 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦
October7°1°60 mm11 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦
November1°-3°54 mm11 km/h6 h 49 min✦✦
December-2°-7°54 mm11 km/h5 h 4 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Varkaus

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Varkaus today?

Right now it is 4 °C (39 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 1 °C (33 °F). Today’s high is 4 °C (40 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (35 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) expected.

Will it rain in Varkaus this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 27 mm (1.1 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Varkaus?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: fog advisory; frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Varkaus?

July, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -12 °C (11 °F). The wettest month is July, with 75 mm (3.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Varkaus?

June and August. June brings highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain; August highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and 67 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 Varkaus?

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
JoroinenNorth Savo15 km S1°-3°53 mm
KangaslampiNorth Savo20 km E1°-3°54 mm
LeppävirtaNorth Savo20 km NNW1°-3°51 mm
JäppiläSouth Savo24 km WNW1°-3°51 mm
VirtasalmiSouth Savo30 km SW1°-3°54 mm
RantasalmiSouth Savo35 km SE1°-3°53 mm
PieksämäkiSouth Savo38 km W1°-3°55 mm
HeinävesiNorth Karelia40 km ENE1°-3°55 mm

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