Sodankyla Vuotso Weather Records (FIE00146543)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Sodankyla Vuotso (FIE00146543), Finland, with 68 years of record.
Key Facts for Sodankyla Vuotso
- Sodankyla Vuotso (FIE00146543) is a weather station in Finland at 68.08 latitude and 27.19 longitude, 247 m (810 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1959 to 2026, 68 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Sodankyla Vuotso still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Sodankyla Vuotso set a daily record low minimum temperature of -2.0 C (28.4 F) on 13 August 2026.
About the Station
- Location: Finland, 68.08 latitude, 27.19 longitude.
- Elevation: 247 m (810 ft).
- Period of record: 1959 to 2026, 68 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
9 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.0 C (42.8 F) | -49.0 C (-56.2 F) | -2.0 C (28.4 F) | -39.7 C (-39.5 F) |
| Feb | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | -47.1 C (-52.8 F) | -4.5 C (23.9 F) | -32.3 C (-26.1 F) |
| Mar | 9.5 C (49.1 F) | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| Apr | 14.8 C (58.6 F) | -32.7 C (-26.9 F) | 11.6 C (52.9 F) | -14.0 C (6.8 F) |
| May | 26.9 C (80.4 F) | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) | 21.0 C (69.8 F) | -7.0 C (19.4 F) |
| Jun | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -4.9 C (23.2 F) | 26.3 C (79.3 F) | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| Jul | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -1.3 C (29.7 F) |
| Aug | 30.8 C (87.4 F) | -7.3 C (18.9 F) | 20.5 C (68.9 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| Sep | 22.3 C (72.1 F) | -18.7 C (-1.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | -29.3 C (-20.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 5.7 C (42.3 F) | -40.3 C (-40.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 37 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1963 | 42 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 56 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 39 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 32 |
| 1972 | 30 |
| 1973 | 33 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 28 |
| 1978 | 33 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 42 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 22 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-27 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -47.3 C (-53.1 F) |
| 1999-01-28 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -44.0 C (-47.2 F) |
| 1999-01-28 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -49.0 C (-56.2 F) |
| 2018-07-18 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 44.5 mm (1.8 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 30 January 2000 |
| Feb | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) | 10 February 1998 |
| Mar | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 19 March 1965 |
| Apr | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) | 4 April 2000 |
| May | 27.3 mm (1.1 in) | 31 May 2016 |
| Jun | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) | 9 June 2019 |
| Jul | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | 13 July 1972 |
| Aug | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) | 6 August 1971 |
| Sep | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) | 2 September 1992 |
| Oct | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) | 11 October 1972 |
| Nov | 22.2 mm (0.9 in) | 16 November 2024 |
| Dec | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 18 December 2025 |
Period of Record Coverage
1959 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 245 | 67% | No |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 305 | 84% | No |
| 2000 | 190 | 52% | No |
| 2001 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2006 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2009 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 243 | 67% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily low min | -2.0 C (28.4 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 61 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily low min (Tie) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | tie | 59 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 July 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily low min | -1.3 C (29.7 F) | 2.5 C (4.5 F) | 16 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 July 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily low min | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 64 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 June 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 61 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily rain | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 37 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 May 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily high min | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 63 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 April 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily high max | 11.4 C (52.5 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 19 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 April 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily high max | 11.3 C (52.3 F) | 2.1 C (3.8 F) | 19 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 April 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily high max | 11.6 C (52.9 F) | 3.1 C (5.6 F) | 16 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 April 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily high max | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | 3.2 C (5.8 F) | 16 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily high min | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 20 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily rain | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 March 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily rain | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 47 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 March 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily high min | 0.4 C (32.7 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 40 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily high min | 1.0 C (33.8 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 48 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily high min | -0.4 C (31.3 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 4 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 March 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily high min | -0.3 C (31.5 F) | 2.4 C (4.3 F) | 11 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 March 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily high min | 0.1 C (32.2 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 36 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 March 2026 | Sodankyla Vuotso, FI | daily high min | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 31 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
64 complete years, 1960 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -1.9 C | -0.39 C |
| 1961 | -0.9 C | +0.63 C |
| 1962 | -3.3 C | -1.74 C |
| 1963 | -2.4 C | -0.84 C |
| 1964 | -1.8 C | -0.26 C |
| 1965 | -3.3 C | -1.77 C |
| 1966 | -4.5 C | -2.97 C |
| 1967 | -1.6 C | -0.03 C |
| 1968 | -3.5 C | -2.00 C |
| 1969 | -2.7 C | -1.12 C |
| 1970 | -2.3 C | -0.78 C |
| 1971 | -3.8 C | -2.29 C |
| 1972 | -0.5 C | +1.06 C |
| 1973 | -2.7 C | -1.14 C |
| 1974 | 0.3 C | +1.85 C |
| 1975 | -1.5 C | +0.04 C |
| 1976 | -3.3 C | -1.73 C |
| 1977 | -2.8 C | -1.22 C |
| 1978 | -3.8 C | -2.22 C |
| 1979 | -2.2 C | -0.69 C |
| 1980 | -3.3 C | -1.72 C |
| 1981 | -3.3 C | -1.77 C |
| 1982 | -1.6 C | -0.05 C |
| 1983 | -2.0 C | -0.42 C |
| 1984 | -1.0 C | +0.58 C |
| 1985 | -4.0 C | -2.46 C |
| 1986 | -2.3 C | -0.75 C |
| 1987 | -3.4 C | -1.88 C |
| 1988 | -2.3 C | -0.78 C |
| 1989 | 0.2 C | +1.78 C |
| 1990 | -0.5 C | +0.99 C |
| 1991 | -1.5 C | 0.00 C |
| 1992 | -0.6 C | +0.89 C |
| 1993 | -1.7 C | -0.16 C |
| 1994 | -1.5 C | +0.07 C |
| 1995 | -1.7 C | -0.12 C |
| 1996 | -1.6 C | -0.11 C |
| 1997 | -1.5 C | 0.00 C |
| 1998 | -3.0 C | -1.46 C |
| 2001 | -1.5 C | 0.00 C |
| 2002 | -1.7 C | -0.14 C |
| 2003 | -0.9 C | +0.62 C |
| 2004 | -0.8 C | +0.69 C |
| 2005 | 0.3 C | +1.82 C |
| 2006 | -0.7 C | +0.83 C |
| 2007 | -0.6 C | +0.94 C |
| 2008 | -0.8 C | +0.75 C |
| 2009 | -0.8 C | +0.74 C |
| 2010 | -2.1 C | -0.53 C |
| 2011 | 0.4 C | +1.91 C |
| 2012 | -1.6 C | -0.07 C |
| 2013 | -0.3 C | +1.27 C |
| 2014 | 0.0 C | +1.55 C |
| 2015 | 0.2 C | +1.76 C |
| 2016 | 0.4 C | +1.93 C |
| 2017 | -1.2 C | +0.32 C |
| 2018 | 0.1 C | +1.60 C |
| 2019 | -1.5 C | +0.06 C |
| 2020 | 0.6 C | +2.14 C |
| 2021 | -1.1 C | +0.45 C |
| 2022 | 0.3 C | +1.83 C |
| 2023 | -0.7 C | +0.86 C |
| 2024 | 0.3 C | +1.82 C |
| 2025 | 0.4 C | +1.94 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.6) per decade over 1960 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.8 F (0.6 to 1.0) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 64 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 0.8 F (0.6 to 1.0) per decade | 1960 to 2025 | 64 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 0.7 F (0.5 to 0.9) per decade | 1960 to 2025 | 64 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.5 C (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 0.9 F (0.6 to 1.1) per decade | 1960 to 2025 | 64 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1959 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 2018 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) | 68 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -49.0 C (-56.2 F) | 1999 | -38.0 C (-36.5 F) | 68 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | 1972 | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) | 62 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) | 1995 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) | 61 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 44 days | 1978 | 19 days | 62 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 1960 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 1961 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
| 1962 | 21.6 C (70.9 F) |
| 1963 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 1964 | 26.9 C (80.4 F) |
| 1965 | 25.3 C (77.5 F) |
| 1966 | 30.3 C (86.5 F) |
| 1967 | 28.2 C (82.8 F) |
| 1968 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 1969 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 1970 | 30.5 C (86.9 F) |
| 1971 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1972 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1973 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 1974 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1975 | 26.9 C (80.4 F) |
| 1976 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1977 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 1978 | 25.9 C (78.6 F) |
| 1979 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1980 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1981 | 25.7 C (78.3 F) |
| 1982 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 1983 | 24.8 C (76.6 F) |
| 1984 | 25.7 C (78.3 F) |
| 1985 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1986 | 26.8 C (80.2 F) |
| 1987 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1988 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1989 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 1990 | 26.5 C (79.7 F) |
| 1991 | 23.0 C (73.4 F) |
| 1992 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 1993 | 24.2 C (75.6 F) |
| 1994 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1995 | 26.5 C (79.7 F) |
| 1996 | 24.0 C (75.2 F) |
| 1997 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
| 1998 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1999 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 2000 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
| 2001 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 2002 | 26.5 C (79.7 F) |
| 2003 | 29.3 C (84.7 F) |
| 2004 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 2005 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 2006 | 30.2 C (86.4 F) |
| 2007 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 2008 | 24.1 C (75.4 F) |
| 2009 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2010 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 2011 | 29.8 C (85.6 F) |
| 2012 | 25.1 C (77.2 F) |
| 2013 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 2014 | 29.9 C (85.8 F) |
| 2015 | 24.5 C (76.1 F) |
| 2016 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 2017 | 24.7 C (76.5 F) |
| 2018 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2019 | 30.2 C (86.4 F) |
| 2020 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
| 2021 | 30.3 C (86.5 F) |
| 2022 | 30.4 C (86.7 F) |
| 2023 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 2024 | 29.3 C (84.7 F) |
| 2025 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
| 2026 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | -40.8 C (-41.4 F) |
| 1960 | -40.3 C (-40.5 F) |
| 1961 | -41.2 C (-42.2 F) |
| 1962 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 1963 | -40.5 C (-40.9 F) |
| 1964 | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) |
| 1965 | -38.0 C (-36.4 F) |
| 1966 | -47.1 C (-52.8 F) |
| 1967 | -43.0 C (-45.4 F) |
| 1968 | -36.9 C (-34.4 F) |
| 1969 | -34.8 C (-30.6 F) |
| 1970 | -37.7 C (-35.9 F) |
| 1971 | -41.5 C (-42.7 F) |
| 1972 | -32.6 C (-26.7 F) |
| 1973 | -40.3 C (-40.5 F) |
| 1974 | -34.3 C (-29.7 F) |
| 1975 | -38.6 C (-37.5 F) |
| 1976 | -40.9 C (-41.6 F) |
| 1977 | -42.0 C (-43.6 F) |
| 1978 | -42.9 C (-45.2 F) |
| 1979 | -40.5 C (-40.9 F) |
| 1980 | -43.1 C (-45.6 F) |
| 1981 | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) |
| 1982 | -36.0 C (-32.8 F) |
| 1983 | -37.0 C (-34.6 F) |
| 1984 | -31.6 C (-24.9 F) |
| 1985 | -44.0 C (-47.2 F) |
| 1986 | -39.5 C (-39.1 F) |
| 1987 | -41.5 C (-42.7 F) |
| 1988 | -38.5 C (-37.3 F) |
| 1989 | -34.1 C (-29.4 F) |
| 1990 | -37.9 C (-36.2 F) |
| 1991 | -34.5 C (-30.1 F) |
| 1992 | -29.6 C (-21.3 F) |
| 1993 | -34.0 C (-29.2 F) |
| 1994 | -34.3 C (-29.7 F) |
| 1995 | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) |
| 1996 | -33.6 C (-28.5 F) |
| 1997 | -36.0 C (-32.8 F) |
| 1998 | -42.3 C (-44.1 F) |
| 1999 | -49.0 C (-56.2 F) |
| 2000 | -33.0 C (-27.4 F) |
| 2001 | -39.1 C (-38.4 F) |
| 2002 | -36.0 C (-32.8 F) |
| 2003 | -37.6 C (-35.7 F) |
| 2004 | -33.8 C (-28.8 F) |
| 2005 | -34.1 C (-29.4 F) |
| 2006 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 2007 | -36.4 C (-33.5 F) |
| 2008 | -32.9 C (-27.2 F) |
| 2009 | -35.9 C (-32.6 F) |
| 2010 | -38.8 C (-37.8 F) |
| 2011 | -40.5 C (-40.9 F) |
| 2012 | -35.8 C (-32.4 F) |
| 2013 | -39.7 C (-39.5 F) |
| 2014 | -38.5 C (-37.3 F) |
| 2015 | -38.1 C (-36.6 F) |
| 2016 | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| 2017 | -39.2 C (-38.6 F) |
| 2018 | -34.8 C (-30.6 F) |
| 2019 | -36.5 C (-33.7 F) |
| 2020 | -37.3 C (-35.1 F) |
| 2021 | -33.6 C (-28.5 F) |
| 2022 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 2023 | -35.2 C (-31.4 F) |
| 2024 | -37.1 C (-34.8 F) |
| 2025 | -36.8 C (-34.2 F) |
| 2026 | -39.7 C (-39.5 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 15.9 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1960 | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1961 | 17.9 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1962 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1963 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1964 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1965 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1966 | 20.9 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1967 | 22.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1968 | 13.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1969 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1970 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1971 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1972 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1973 | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1974 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1975 | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1976 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1977 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1978 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1979 | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1980 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1981 | 31.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1982 | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1983 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1984 | 21.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1985 | 28.1 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1986 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1987 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1988 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1989 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1990 | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1991 | 23.5 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1992 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1993 | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1994 | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1995 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1996 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1997 | 23.7 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1998 | 29.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1999 | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2000 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2001 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 2002 | n/a |
| 2003 | n/a |
| 2004 | n/a |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2006 | n/a |
| 2007 | n/a |
| 2008 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2009 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2010 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2011 | 28.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2012 | 14.9 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2013 | 15.6 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2014 | 16.9 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2015 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2016 | 27.3 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2017 | 29.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2018 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2019 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2020 | 31.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2021 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2022 | 22.5 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2023 | 27.3 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2024 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2025 | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2026 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1960 | 32.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1961 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1962 | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1963 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1964 | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1965 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1966 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1967 | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1968 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1969 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1970 | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1971 | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1972 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1973 | 44.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1974 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1975 | 42.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1976 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1977 | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1978 | 42.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1979 | 27.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1980 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1981 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1982 | 36.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1983 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1984 | 41.3 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1985 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1986 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1987 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1988 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1989 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1990 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1991 | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1992 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1993 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1994 | 36.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1995 | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1996 | 51.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1997 | 38.7 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1998 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1999 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2000 | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2001 | n/a |
| 2002 | n/a |
| 2003 | n/a |
| 2004 | n/a |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2006 | n/a |
| 2007 | n/a |
| 2008 | 40.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2009 | 41.3 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2010 | 44.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2011 | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2012 | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2013 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2014 | 46.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2015 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2016 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2017 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2018 | 56.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2019 | 75.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2020 | 57.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2021 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2022 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2023 | 52.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2024 | 51.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2025 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2026 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 17 days |
| 1960 | 28 days |
| 1961 | 12 days |
| 1962 | 15 days |
| 1963 | 19 days |
| 1964 | 29 days |
| 1965 | 15 days |
| 1966 | 12 days |
| 1967 | 19 days |
| 1968 | 19 days |
| 1969 | 17 days |
| 1970 | 19 days |
| 1971 | 43 days |
| 1972 | 17 days |
| 1973 | 13 days |
| 1974 | 26 days |
| 1975 | 17 days |
| 1976 | 15 days |
| 1977 | 15 days |
| 1978 | 44 days |
| 1979 | 14 days |
| 1980 | 23 days |
| 1981 | 20 days |
| 1982 | 13 days |
| 1983 | 16 days |
| 1984 | 21 days |
| 1985 | 24 days |
| 1986 | 19 days |
| 1987 | 23 days |
| 1988 | 20 days |
| 1989 | 16 days |
| 1990 | 27 days |
| 1991 | 18 days |
| 1992 | 20 days |
| 1993 | 27 days |
| 1994 | 21 days |
| 1995 | 24 days |
| 1996 | 24 days |
| 1997 | 22 days |
| 1998 | 14 days |
| 1999 | 13 days |
| 2000 | 16 days |
| 2001 | 1 day |
| 2002 | n/a |
| 2003 | n/a |
| 2004 | n/a |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2006 | n/a |
| 2007 | n/a |
| 2008 | 11 days |
| 2009 | 27 days |
| 2010 | 32 days |
| 2011 | 19 days |
| 2012 | 20 days |
| 2013 | 18 days |
| 2014 | 23 days |
| 2015 | 15 days |
| 2016 | 17 days |
| 2017 | 15 days |
| 2018 | 19 days |
| 2019 | 26 days |
| 2020 | 21 days |
| 2021 | 20 days |
| 2022 | 26 days |
| 2023 | 19 days |
| 2024 | 27 days |
| 2025 | 27 days |
| 2026 | 25 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
64 years with a frostAcross 64 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Sodankyla Vuotso falls on 10 June and the median first autumn frost on 14 August, which leaves a median of 66 days between them.
In 1994 to 2025 the median growing season was 66 days. That is 7 days more than in 1960 to 1989.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +3.3 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1960 to 1989) | Recent period (1994 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 10 June | 12 June | 8 June | 4 days earlier | -1.0 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 14 August | 9 August | 15 August | 6 days later | +2.3 days per decade |
| Growing days | 66 days | 59 days | 66 days | 7 days more | +3.3 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
58 years, 1959 to 2025A day with at least 25.0 mm (1.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 47.9 mm (1.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 31.7 mm (1.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 100 years | 47.9 mm (1.9 in) | Longer than the 58 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 58 years of values from 1959 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 44.5 mm (1.8 in) in 1972; 43.7 mm (1.7 in) in 1971; 41.1 mm (1.6 in) in 2019.
Station Changes
2 suspected2 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Sodankyla Vuotso, at 1967 and 2002. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1967 ran 0.2 C (0.3 F) higher than in the years before (possible change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2002 ran 0.2 C (0.3 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | +0.2 | +0.3 | possible | 5 |
| 2002 | -0.2 | -0.3 | likely | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Sodankyla Vuotso had a mean temperature of -0.2 C (31.6 F) and 557.7 mm (22.0 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Ranua Kk (Finland, 241 km away), Mala (Sweden, 491 km away) and Kandalaksa (Russia, 242 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranua Kk | Finland | 241 km (150 mi) | -0.1 C (31.9 F) | 574.2 mm (22.6 in) | 0.62 |
| Mala | Sweden | 491 km (305 mi) | -0.1 C (31.8 F) | 534.6 mm (21.0 in) | 0.63 |
| Kandalaksa | Russia | 242 km (150 mi) | -0.3 C (31.4 F) | 509.7 mm (20.1 in) | 0.68 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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