Rantasalmi Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Rantasalmi’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Finland.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from warm to very cold in Rantasalmi. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -4°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around -10°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Rantasalmi by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 44 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 18 days.
Annual Temperatures in Finland Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Finland. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Rantasalmi Temperatures Compared World Wide
Rantasalmi’s average annual maximum temperature is 8°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Rantasalmi’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Rantasalmi climate page.
Current temperature in Rantasalmi
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