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Will there be snow in Rovaniemi in November?

Snow on the ground is likely on a typical November day in Rovaniemi.

Historical35 winters of station records

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Snow Score for November

Confidence: Medium

66 / 100

Good

Likely range

44–89

Scores seen in the middle 8 winters out of 10.

0–20 cm

Average snow depth over the month: the range seen in 8 winters out of 10.

Winters vary, so read this as a typical month rather than a forecast.

What goes into the score

Five measured things, weighted by how much they matter for a snowy trip. All of them come from past winters, not from a forecast.

How the Snow Score works

  • Snow on the ground

    Share of days with at least 1 cm of snow.

    77%

  • Deep snow

    Share of days with at least 20 cm of snow.

    23%

  • Fresh snowfall

    Chance of at least one day of fresh snowfall in the month.

    97%

  • Cold days

    Share of days when the highest temperature stays below 0 °C.

    53%

  • Rainy days

    Share of days with measurable rain (0.5 mm or more).

    21%

  • Typical snow depth

    Average snow depth over the month: the range seen in 8 winters out of 10.

    0–20 cm

Historical35 winters of station records

Where the snow is measured

Natural snow at Rovaniemi Airport, 9 km from Rovaniemi: a weather station that can be several kilometres from the slopes.

Resort slopes can hold more or less snow than this weather station, so use this as a guide to the season, not a promise.

Questions about November in Rovaniemi

Will there be snow in Rovaniemi in November?

Snow on the ground is likely on a typical November day in Rovaniemi. Snow covers the ground on about 77% of November days, and the Snow Score is 66 out of 100 (good).

How much snow is there in Rovaniemi in November?

Typically 0–20 cm. Average snow depth over the month: the range seen in 8 winters out of 10.

How often does it stay below freezing all day in Rovaniemi in November?

On about 53% of November days the highest temperature stays below 0 °C.

Where do these numbers come from?

35 winters of weather-station records are used for November; winters with gaps in that month's snow record are left out. The main station is Rovaniemi Airport, 9 km from Rovaniemi. Over the full record of 35 winters, snow depth comes from Rovaniemi Airport (35 winters). It is a historical estimate, not a weather forecast, and it describes a weather station rather than the slopes.