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In winter, the mean temperature remains below 0°C, but warm airflows can raise the daily high above 0°C at times. Winter usually begins in mid-October in Lapland and during November in the rest of Finland, though not until December in the southwestern archipelago. It thus takes about two months for winter to proceed from Lapland to Åland. The sea and lakes retard the progress of winter. Winter is the longest season, lasting for about 100 days in southwestern Finland and 200 days in Lapland.
North of the Arctic Circle, part of the winter is the period known as the polar night, when the sun does not rise above the horizon at all. In the northernmost extremity of Finland, the polar night lasts for 51 days. In southern Finland, the shortest day is about 6 hours long.
Permanent snow falls on open ground about two weeks after winter begins. The snow cover is deepest around mid-March, with an average of60 to 90 cm of snow in eastern and northern Finland and 20 to 30 cm in southwestern Finland. The lakes freeze over in late November and early December. The ice is thickest in early April, at about 50 to 65 cm. In severe winters, the Baltic Sea may ice over nearly completely, but in mild winters it remains open except for the far ends of the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland.
The coldest day of winter comes well after perihelion, at the end of January everywhere except in the islands and coastal regions, where the slower cooling of the sea delays the coldest period until the beginning of February. The lowest temperatures in winter are from -45°C to -50°C in Lapland and eastern Finland; from -35°C to -45°C elsewhere; and -25°C to -35°C in the islands and coastal regions. The lowest temperature recorded in Helsinki is -34.3°C (1987). The lowest temperature recorded at any weather station in Finland this century is -51.5°C (1999).
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What is the tourists attractions in Finland?
The old castles, lakes and forests, saunas and snow, probably.
How do people move around in Finland?
Finland is a country so it does not have a transportation of it's own. There are airplane fields, trains, buses, cars, ferries etc. in Finland available for everyone to use.
What do the colors on the Finland flag represent?
The suoman lippu (Finland flag) has a white background with blue Nordic cross on it. The white symbolizes the snow covering the country during winter. The blue colour of the cross symbolizes the numerous lakes of the country and the sky.
Why do Finland have the state flag of the republic of Finland?
The Republic of Finland is the official name for Finland.
Is there a desert in Finland?
There are no deserts in Finland
Does it snow in Finland?
Too much.
What is the biggest castle in Finland?
Turku Castle is the largest castle in Finland. Finland is also home to the largest snow castle in Kemi, Finland.
Is there now snow in Finland?
No, there's about 30 Celsius in Finland now. It's summer.
What is the color of the flag of Finland?
The Finland flag is blue cross with white background. The white represents the white nights and snow of Finland, and the blue represents the sky and the lakes.
Do Finn's get snow in Finland?
Considering that there's -20 degrees at winter, yup.
How many months of the year does it snow in Finland?
In Finland, snow typically falls from late October to early April, spanning about five to six months. However, the exact duration can vary depending on the region; northern areas tend to experience snow for a longer period compared to southern parts. Snow cover is most consistent from December to February.
What is the tourists attractions in Finland?
The old castles, lakes and forests, saunas and snow, probably.
How much snow and rain does Finland get?
Finland receives an average of 30-40 inches (75-100 cm) of snow annually, with the northern regions receiving more. In terms of rain, Finland receives about 20-30 inches (50-75 cm) annually, with the southern coastal regions being wetter.
What does Finland represents?
The flag of Finland represent the Republic of Finland. The flag shows a blue Nordic Cross on a white background. The blue coloring is said to symbolize the country's thousands of lakes and the sky, with white for the snow that covers the land in winter.
How do people move around in Finland?
Finland is a country so it does not have a transportation of it's own. There are airplane fields, trains, buses, cars, ferries etc. in Finland available for everyone to use.
What do the colors on the Finland flag represent?
The suoman lippu (Finland flag) has a white background with blue Nordic cross on it. The white symbolizes the snow covering the country during winter. The blue colour of the cross symbolizes the numerous lakes of the country and the sky.
What does Finland flag represent?
The flag of Finland represent the Republic of Finland. The flag shows a blue Nordic Cross on a white background. The blue coloring is said to symbolize the country's thousands of lakes and the sky, with white for the snow that covers the land in winter.
