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Suomussalmi weather in December (Eastern Finland, Finland)

What does the weather outlook for Suomussalmi look like in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, Suomussalmi usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in December. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -4°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -10°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Suomussalmi in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 23 days will experience snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Suomussalmi. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Suomussalmi climate page with graphs.

 

Suomussalmi, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 76%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  

Where to go in Finland in December

Find out more about the weather in Finland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Suomussalmi should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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