Snow in Lapland / Rovaniemi / April
Snow almost certain. By mid-April there was snow on the ground in Rovaniemi in 9 of the last 10 winters, typically 53 cm. Early in the month that was 10 of 10 winters, by the end of April 7 of 9.
Measured at Rovaniemi Apukka by the Finnish Meteorological Institute. A solid cover of 20 cm or more was there in 8 of the last 10 winters.
How the snow builds up (or melts) during April, over the last 10 winters.
| Date | Any snow | 20+ cm | Typical depth | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | 10 of 10 | 9 of 10 | 63 cm | 17–79 cm |
| 15 April | 9 of 10 | 8 of 10 | 53 cm | 0–85 cm |
| 30 April | 7 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 10 cm | 0–53 cm |
Daily temperatures at Rovaniemi Apukka over the last ten Aprils.
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By 15 April there was snow on the ground in Rovaniemi in 9 of the last 10 winters, typically 53 cm. A solid cover of 20 cm or more was there in 8 of 10.
The average daily high in April is about 5 °C and the average low about -6 °C. The coldest night in the last ten Aprils reached -30 °C.
On 15 April the sun rises around 05:39 and sets around 20:55 in Rovaniemi: about 15 h 16 min of daylight.
Early April still has dark enough nights for the northern lights, but by the second half of the month the nights get too light.