Steinkjer Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Steinkjer is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Steinkjer, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a very cold 1°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -5°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Steinkjer experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1171 mm of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in Steinkjer remain relatively steady throughout the year. September has the most rain, with 113 mm over 24 days. In April, this drops slightly to 79 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Steinkjer serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.6 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Steinkjer.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 82%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Steinkjer
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Steinkjer in Norway
Other facts from our historical weather data:The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 113 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 239 hours of sunshine.
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