January Rainfall and Precipitation in Lapland
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Lapland, Finland in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Lapland precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much snowfall does Lapland, Finland receive in January?
Rovaniemi stays mostly dry in January, with average snowfall close to 45 mm (1.8 in).
How many days does it rain in Lapland, Finland in January?
Rovaniemi sees roughly 22 days rainy days during January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Lapland, Finland?
Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Lapland, Finland.
What is the wettest city in January in Lapland, Finland?
Kilpisjärvi is the wettest city in Lapland, Finland in January according to our database, with average snowfall of around 61 mm (2.4 in).
What is the driest city in January in Lapland, Finland?
Inari is the driest city we have data for in Lapland, Finland in January, with monthly snowfall close to 33 mm (1.3 in).
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