Varkaus Kapykangas Weather Records (FIE00143962)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Varkaus Kapykangas (FIE00143962), Finland, with 50 years of record.
Key Facts for Varkaus Kapykangas
- Varkaus Kapykangas (FIE00143962) is a weather station in Finland at 62.31 latitude and 27.84 longitude, 91 m (299 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1959 to 2008, 50 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Varkaus Kapykangas still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Varkaus Kapykangas set a daily record low minimum temperature of 1.0 C (33.8 F) on 12 June 2008.
About the Station
- Location: Finland, 62.31 latitude, 27.84 longitude.
- Elevation: 91 m (299 ft).
- Period of record: 1959 to 2008, 50 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.9 C (44.4 F) | -38.0 C (-36.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 9.2 C (48.6 F) | -38.1 C (-36.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 15.9 C (60.6 F) | -32.3 C (-26.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 23.8 C (74.8 F) | -21.0 C (-5.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 29.7 C (85.5 F) | -9.1 C (15.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 32.0 C (89.6 F) | -1.9 C (28.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 1.9 C (35.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 30.5 C (86.9 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 26.8 C (80.2 F) | -8.1 C (17.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 18.4 C (65.1 F) | -15.6 C (3.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 10.8 C (51.4 F) | -26.6 C (-15.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | -33.7 C (-28.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 25 |
| 1962 | 25 |
| 1963 | 39 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 31 |
| 1966 | 52 |
| 1967 | 26 |
| 1968 | 44 |
| 1969 | 30 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 35 |
| 1972 | 40 |
| 1973 | 44 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 34 |
| 1977 | 32 |
| 1978 | 48 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 38 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2006 | 55 |
| 2007 | 55 |
| 2008 | 18 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-15 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 21.1 C (70.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 57.7 mm (2.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) | 25 January 2002 |
| Feb | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) | 6 February 2001 |
| Mar | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 21 March 1974 |
| Apr | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 29 April 1995 |
| May | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 4 May 2002 |
| Jun | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) | 27 June 1980 |
| Jul | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) | 9 July 1996 |
| Aug | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) | 12 August 1972 |
| Sep | 44.1 mm (1.7 in) | 12 September 1968 |
| Oct | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) | 7 October 2003 |
| Nov | 21.9 mm (0.9 in) | 17 November 1974 |
| Dec | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 6 December 1987 |
Period of Record Coverage
1959 to 2008| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 245 | 67% | No |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 182 | 50% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily low min | 1.0 C (33.8 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 32 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 June 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily rain | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 35 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 May 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high max | 24.1 C (75.4 F) | 2.1 C (3.8 F) | 49 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 May 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high max (Tie) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | tie | 49 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 May 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high min | 8.6 C (47.5 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 21 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 May 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high max (Tie) | 22.0 C (71.6 F) | tie | 15 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 May 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high max | 22.1 C (71.8 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 15 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 April 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high min | 7.1 C (44.8 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 44 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 April 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high max | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 10 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 April 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high min | 9.5 C (49.1 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 19 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 April 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high min | 2.9 C (37.2 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 7 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 April 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high min | 2.5 C (36.5 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 3 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 April 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high min (Tie) | 3.2 C (37.8 F) | tie | 46 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 April 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high max | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | 3.0 C (5.4 F) | 3 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 April 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high max | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 34 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 April 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high max | 12.6 C (54.7 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 8 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily rain | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 41 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily rain | 16.7 mm (0.7 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 25 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 February 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high max | 2.6 C (36.7 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 33 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 February 2008 | Varkaus Kapykangas, FI | daily high min | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 20 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
48 complete years, 1960 to 2007| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.9 C | -0.04 C |
| 1961 | 4.5 C | +1.57 C |
| 1962 | 2.6 C | -0.37 C |
| 1963 | 2.3 C | -0.65 C |
| 1964 | 2.9 C | -0.02 C |
| 1965 | 2.3 C | -0.69 C |
| 1966 | 0.7 C | -2.30 C |
| 1967 | 2.9 C | -0.07 C |
| 1968 | 1.5 C | -1.45 C |
| 1969 | 1.2 C | -1.81 C |
| 1970 | 1.8 C | -1.20 C |
| 1971 | 1.8 C | -1.20 C |
| 1972 | 3.6 C | +0.64 C |
| 1973 | 2.8 C | -0.20 C |
| 1974 | 4.2 C | +1.23 C |
| 1975 | 4.0 C | +1.06 C |
| 1976 | 0.8 C | -2.20 C |
| 1977 | 2.2 C | -0.80 C |
| 1978 | 0.7 C | -2.29 C |
| 1979 | 2.5 C | -0.46 C |
| 1980 | 1.7 C | -1.24 C |
| 1981 | 2.4 C | -0.58 C |
| 1982 | 2.4 C | -0.56 C |
| 1983 | 3.0 C | -0.01 C |
| 1984 | 3.3 C | +0.30 C |
| 1985 | 0.5 C | -2.42 C |
| 1986 | 2.2 C | -0.76 C |
| 1987 | 0.5 C | -2.47 C |
| 1988 | 2.9 C | -0.09 C |
| 1989 | 4.8 C | +1.83 C |
| 1990 | 3.9 C | +0.90 C |
| 1991 | 3.9 C | +0.98 C |
| 1992 | 4.0 C | +1.03 C |
| 1993 | 2.9 C | -0.05 C |
| 1994 | 3.0 C | +0.07 C |
| 1995 | 4.0 C | +1.06 C |
| 1996 | 3.0 C | +0.08 C |
| 1997 | 3.4 C | +0.39 C |
| 1998 | 3.2 C | +0.26 C |
| 1999 | 4.1 C | +1.13 C |
| 2000 | 5.4 C | +2.42 C |
| 2001 | 3.8 C | +0.81 C |
| 2002 | 3.8 C | +0.84 C |
| 2003 | 4.0 C | +1.04 C |
| 2004 | 4.0 C | +1.05 C |
| 2005 | 4.8 C | +1.80 C |
| 2006 | 4.4 C | +1.43 C |
| 2007 | 4.8 C | +1.83 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.5 C (0.2 to 0.7) per decade over 1960 to 2007. In Fahrenheit: 0.8 F (0.4 to 1.2) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 48 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.5 C (0.2 to 0.7) per decade | 0.8 F (0.4 to 1.2) per decade | 1960 to 2007 | 48 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.4 C (0.2 to 0.6) per decade | 0.7 F (0.3 to 1.1) per decade | 1960 to 2007 | 48 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.5 C (0.3 to 0.8) per decade | 0.9 F (0.5 to 1.4) per decade | 1960 to 2007 | 48 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1959 to 2008| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 32.0 C (89.6 F) | 1966 | 28.7 C (83.6 F) | 50 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -38.1 C (-36.6 F) | 1966 | -30.7 C (-23.3 F) | 50 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) | 1972 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) | 50 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) | 1998 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) | 50 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 38 days | 1963 | 19 days | 50 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 29.9 C (85.8 F) |
| 1960 | 29.3 C (84.7 F) |
| 1961 | 28.2 C (82.8 F) |
| 1962 | 23.4 C (74.1 F) |
| 1963 | 30.5 C (86.9 F) |
| 1964 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1965 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1966 | 32.0 C (89.6 F) |
| 1967 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1968 | 29.7 C (85.5 F) |
| 1969 | 28.4 C (83.1 F) |
| 1970 | 28.2 C (82.8 F) |
| 1971 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 1972 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1973 | 29.7 C (85.5 F) |
| 1974 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 1975 | 28.2 C (82.8 F) |
| 1976 | 25.3 C (77.5 F) |
| 1977 | 30.2 C (86.4 F) |
| 1978 | 28.2 C (82.8 F) |
| 1979 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1980 | 28.8 C (83.8 F) |
| 1981 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 1982 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 1983 | 28.6 C (83.5 F) |
| 1984 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1985 | 29.7 C (85.5 F) |
| 1986 | 28.7 C (83.7 F) |
| 1987 | 26.4 C (79.5 F) |
| 1988 | 30.2 C (86.4 F) |
| 1989 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 1990 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1991 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 1992 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 1993 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1994 | 29.9 C (85.8 F) |
| 1995 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1996 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 1997 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1998 | 30.2 C (86.4 F) |
| 1999 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 2000 | 29.8 C (85.6 F) |
| 2001 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 2002 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 2003 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 2004 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 2005 | 29.1 C (84.4 F) |
| 2006 | 29.8 C (85.6 F) |
| 2007 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
| 2008 | 25.9 C (78.6 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | -30.8 C (-23.4 F) |
| 1960 | -29.2 C (-20.6 F) |
| 1961 | -28.8 C (-19.8 F) |
| 1962 | -31.0 C (-23.8 F) |
| 1963 | -32.1 C (-25.8 F) |
| 1964 | -27.6 C (-17.7 F) |
| 1965 | -29.3 C (-20.7 F) |
| 1966 | -38.1 C (-36.6 F) |
| 1967 | -34.5 C (-30.1 F) |
| 1968 | -35.4 C (-31.7 F) |
| 1969 | -34.8 C (-30.6 F) |
| 1970 | -33.5 C (-28.3 F) |
| 1971 | -32.3 C (-26.1 F) |
| 1972 | -33.2 C (-27.8 F) |
| 1973 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1974 | -21.5 C (-6.7 F) |
| 1975 | -26.6 C (-15.9 F) |
| 1976 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1977 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1978 | -36.4 C (-33.5 F) |
| 1979 | -33.1 C (-27.6 F) |
| 1980 | -34.1 C (-29.4 F) |
| 1981 | -27.9 C (-18.2 F) |
| 1982 | -32.7 C (-26.9 F) |
| 1983 | -28.8 C (-19.8 F) |
| 1984 | -24.5 C (-12.1 F) |
| 1985 | -36.6 C (-33.9 F) |
| 1986 | -31.0 C (-23.8 F) |
| 1987 | -37.3 C (-35.1 F) |
| 1988 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1989 | -27.3 C (-17.1 F) |
| 1990 | -27.3 C (-17.1 F) |
| 1991 | -27.5 C (-17.5 F) |
| 1992 | -26.0 C (-14.8 F) |
| 1993 | -25.5 C (-13.9 F) |
| 1994 | -34.0 C (-29.2 F) |
| 1995 | -30.4 C (-22.7 F) |
| 1996 | -31.0 C (-23.8 F) |
| 1997 | -26.0 C (-14.8 F) |
| 1998 | -31.9 C (-25.4 F) |
| 1999 | -33.2 C (-27.8 F) |
| 2000 | -25.9 C (-14.6 F) |
| 2001 | -29.6 C (-21.3 F) |
| 2002 | -29.5 C (-21.1 F) |
| 2003 | -33.4 C (-28.1 F) |
| 2004 | -26.5 C (-15.7 F) |
| 2005 | -23.6 C (-10.5 F) |
| 2006 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 2007 | -31.8 C (-25.2 F) |
| 2008 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 32.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1960 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1961 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1962 | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1963 | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1964 | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1965 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1966 | 31.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1968 | 44.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1969 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1970 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1971 | 23.5 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1972 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1973 | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1974 | 28.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1975 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1976 | 30.1 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1977 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1978 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1979 | 21.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1980 | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1981 | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1982 | 16.1 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1983 | 40.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1984 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1985 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1986 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1987 | 31.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1988 | 20.9 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1989 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1990 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1991 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1992 | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1993 | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1994 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1995 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1996 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1997 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1998 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1999 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2000 | 31.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2001 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2002 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2003 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2004 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2005 | 25.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2006 | 22.7 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2007 | 19.9 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2008 | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 88.3 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1960 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1961 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1962 | 43.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1963 | 66.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1964 | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1965 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1966 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1967 | 32.7 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1968 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1969 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1970 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 37.7 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1972 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1973 | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1974 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1975 | 56.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1976 | 42.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1977 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1978 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1979 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1980 | 78.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1982 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1983 | 78.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1984 | 49.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1985 | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1986 | 43.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1987 | 64.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1988 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1989 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1990 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1991 | 59.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1992 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1993 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1994 | 56.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1995 | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1996 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1997 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1998 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1999 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2000 | 48.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2001 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2002 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2003 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2004 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2005 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2006 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2007 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2008 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 22 days |
| 1960 | 23 days |
| 1961 | 22 days |
| 1962 | 17 days |
| 1963 | 38 days |
| 1964 | 23 days |
| 1965 | 36 days |
| 1966 | 19 days |
| 1967 | 14 days |
| 1968 | 18 days |
| 1969 | 27 days |
| 1970 | 15 days |
| 1971 | 13 days |
| 1972 | 37 days |
| 1973 | 14 days |
| 1974 | 19 days |
| 1975 | 18 days |
| 1976 | 23 days |
| 1977 | 16 days |
| 1978 | 24 days |
| 1979 | 15 days |
| 1980 | 20 days |
| 1981 | 28 days |
| 1982 | 20 days |
| 1983 | 15 days |
| 1984 | 20 days |
| 1985 | 16 days |
| 1986 | 18 days |
| 1987 | 17 days |
| 1988 | 15 days |
| 1989 | 12 days |
| 1990 | 19 days |
| 1991 | 18 days |
| 1992 | 29 days |
| 1993 | 18 days |
| 1994 | 25 days |
| 1995 | 15 days |
| 1996 | 22 days |
| 1997 | 16 days |
| 1998 | 23 days |
| 1999 | 31 days |
| 2000 | 19 days |
| 2001 | 18 days |
| 2002 | 18 days |
| 2003 | 24 days |
| 2004 | 19 days |
| 2005 | 22 days |
| 2006 | 23 days |
| 2007 | 14 days |
| 2008 | 22 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
48 years with a frostAcross 48 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Varkaus Kapykangas falls on 28 May and the median first autumn frost on 14 September, which leaves a median of 111 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +2.5 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1978 to 2007) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 28 May | n/a | 27 May | n/a | -1.7 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 14 September | n/a | 14 September | n/a | +0.8 days per decade |
| Growing days | 111 days | n/a | 114 days | n/a | +2.5 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
49 years, 1959 to 2007A day with at least 28.2 mm (1.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 59.8 mm (2.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 10 years | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) | Longer than the 49 years of record |
| 100 years | 59.8 mm (2.4 in) | Longer than the 49 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 49 years of values from 1959 to 2007.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 57.7 mm (2.3 in) in 1972; 51.4 mm (2.0 in) in 1980; 50.0 mm (2.0 in) in 1996.
Station Changes
2 suspected2 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Varkaus Kapykangas, at 1966 and 1991. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1966 ran 0.4 C (0.6 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1991 ran 0.4 C (0.7 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | -0.3 | -0.6 | likely | 5 |
| 1991 | +0.4 | +0.7 | likely | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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