Virtasalmi Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
Snow Settles Quietly
A steady snow whitens the ground. Drive the team with care.
Warmest Thursday at 6° · coldest night Sunday at -2°
The short of it: Virtasalmi weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (31 °F) with snow, feeling like -5 °C (23 °F). Today’s high 2 °C (36 °F), low -1 °C (31 °F). Snow likely in the next 24 hours, about 4 cm (1.6 in) of snow. Warnings in force: black ice likely. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 12:00 local time.
VIRTASALMI, Friday. — Those stepping out in Virtasalmi this morning will find snow grains; the afternoon should top out near 2°, the night near -1°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 1°. A brisk wind blows from the ESE, gusting to 22 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.
Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 6°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 6 of them, some 37 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Virtasalmi 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 -11°, and July the wettest with 75 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are August and June.
The sun is up 7 h 15 min today, and the days are shortening by about 5 minutes each. The station stands 116 m above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain · Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Snow | -1° | -5° | 10 km/h | ❄ 1.1 cm |
| 1 PM | Snow | -1° | -5° | 9 km/h | ❄ 1.1 cm |
| 2 PM | Light snow | 0° | -5° | 10 km/h | ❄ 0.5 cm |
| 3 PM | Light snow | 0° | -5° | 10 km/h | ❄ 0.4 cm |
| 4 PM | Light snow | 0° | -4° | 8 km/h | ❄ 0.2 cm |
| 5 PM | Snow grains | 0° | -4° | 8 km/h | ❄ 0.1 cm |
| 6 PM | Overcast | 0° | -3° | 6 km/h | – |
| 7 PM | Overcast | 1° | -3° | 5 km/h | – |
| 8 PM | Overcast | 1° | -2° | 5 km/h | – |
| 9 PM | Overcast | 1° | -2° | 4 km/h | – |
| 10 PM | Overcast | 1° | -2° | 4 km/h | – |
| 11 PM | Overcast | 1° | -2° | 4 km/h | – |
| 12 AM | Overcast | 1° | -3° | 4 km/h | – |
| 1 AM | Overcast | 1° | -2° | 3 km/h | – |
| 2 AM | Overcast | 1° | -2° | 2 km/h | – |
| 3 AM | Fog | 1° | -2° | 2 km/h | – |
| 4 AM | Fog | 1° | -2° | 1 km/h | – |
| 5 AM | Fog | 1° | -2° | 2 km/h | – |
| 6 AM | Overcast | 1° | -2° | 2 km/h | – |
| 7 AM | Light rain | 1° | -2° | 4 km/h | 0.1 mm |
| 8 AM | Light snow | 0° | -4° | 6 km/h | ❄ 0.4 cm |
| 9 AM | Light snow | 0° | -4° | 8 km/h | ❄ 0.2 cm |
| 10 AM | Light snow | 0° | -5° | 11 km/h | ❄ 0.1 cm |
| 11 AM | Light snow | 0° | -5° | 12 km/h | ❄ 0.1 cm |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 13): snow grains, high 2°, low -1°, 5.7 cm of snow and 1.9 mm of rain, gusts to 27 km/h. Sun up 8:16 AM, down 3:31 PM. Fine icy grains fall from a heavy sky. Mind your footing.
Saturday (Nov 14): snow showers, high 1°, low -2°, 0.8 cm of snow, gusts to 30 km/h. Sun up 8:19 AM, down 3:28 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.
Sunday (Nov 15): overcast, high 5°, low -2°, dry, gusts to 30 km/h. Sun up 8:22 AM, down 3:26 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Monday (Nov 16): light rain, high 5°, low 2°, 2.9 mm of rain, gusts to 31 km/h. Sun up 8:24 AM, down 3:23 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.
Tuesday (Nov 17): light snow, high 3°, low 0°, 1.9 cm of snow and 6.9 mm of rain, gusts to 26 km/h. Sun up 8:27 AM, down 3:21 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.
Wednesday (Nov 18): snow, high 6°, low 0°, 1.5 cm of snow and 4.8 mm of rain, gusts to 21 km/h. Sun up 8:30 AM, down 3:19 PM. A steady snow whitens the ground. Drive the team with care.
Thursday (Nov 19): light rain, high 6°, low 4°, 5.1 mm of rain, gusts to 23 km/h. Sun up 8:33 AM, down 3:16 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain · Snow | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | -1°2° | ❄ 5.7 cm + 1.9 mm | 27 km/h | 7 h 15 min | |
| Saturday | -2°1° | ❄ 0.8 cm | 30 km/h | 7 h 9 min | |
| Sunday | -2°5° | dry | 30 km/h | 7 h 4 min | |
| Monday | 2°5° | 2.9 mm | 31 km/h | 6 h 59 min | |
| Tuesday | 0°3° | ❄ 1.9 cm + 6.9 mm | 26 km/h | 6 h 54 min | |
| Wednesday | 0°6° | ❄ 1.5 cm + 4.8 mm | 21 km/h | 6 h 49 min | |
| Thursday | 4°6° | 5.1 mm | 23 km/h | 6 h 43 min |
Warmest: Thursday at 6°. Most snow: today, 5.7 cm of snow and 1.9 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Monday, 31 km/h.