July statistics from the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) revealed that Kevo, Utsjoki in Lapland experienced the highest count of hot days that month. Hot temperatures are considered anything over 25 C.The occurrence of hot days elsewhere in the country ranged between zero and two. When analyzing the average July temperatures in the country, the FMI said the month remained within the normal range. “The average monthly temperature in Lapland was approximately between 12 C and 15 C degrees, while in other parts of the country the range was around 14 C to 17 C,” the agency said. “In Lapland, precipitation levels were slightly below the long-term average.


Source:   CBC News
August 16, 2023 20:43 UTC