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Sotkamo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Sotkamo can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to very cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to very cold in Sotkamo. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -5°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -13°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Sotkamo has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 776 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Sotkamo can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 98 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 42 mm of snowfall, spread across 17 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Sotkamo Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Sotkamo can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kajaani, Finland (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kajaani, Finland (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Forecast for Sotkamo

Wed   Jan 15
2°C | -11°C
SW 6 m/s
5.7 mm
broken clouds and slight snow

broken clouds and slight snow

Thu   Jan 16
5°C | 1°C
W 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
5°C | -1°C
SW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Sotkamo in Finland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Sotkamo?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sotkamo?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sotkamo?
    July tops the wettest month list with 98 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sotkamo?
    April is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sotkamo?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 267 hours of sunshine.

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