Snow in Lapland / Ruka / November
Snow likely. By mid-November there was snow on the ground in Ruka in 8 of the last 10 winters, typically 5 cm. Early in the month that was 7 of 10 winters, by the end of November 10 of 10.
Measured at Kuusamo Kiutaköngäs by the Finnish Meteorological Institute. A solid cover of 20 cm or more was there in 1 of the last 10 winters.
How the snow builds up (or melts) during November, over the last 10 winters.
| Date | Any snow | 20+ cm | Typical depth | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November | 7 of 10 | 0 of 10 | 4 cm | 0–14 cm |
| 15 November | 8 of 10 | 1 of 10 | 5 cm | 0–33 cm |
| 30 November | 10 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 14 cm | 3–36 cm |
Daily temperatures at Kuusamo Kiutaköngäs over the last ten Novembers.
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By 15 November there was snow on the ground in Ruka in 8 of the last 10 winters, typically 5 cm. A solid cover of 20 cm or more was there in 1 of 10.
The average daily high in November is about -2 °C and the average low about -8 °C. The coldest night in the last ten Novembers reached -27 °C.
On 15 November the sun rises around 09:01 and sets around 14:36 in Ruka: about 5 h 35 min of daylight.
Yes, November is in the northern lights season, when the nights are long and dark. You need a clear sky and some solar activity, so stay a few nights and get away from town lights.