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WMO reports record high temperature in Arctic region
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) verified on Tuesday a new record high of 38 degrees Celsius within the Arctic, one of the fastest warming regions in the world…
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2021 sees normal average temperature
The average temperature in 2021 in Finland was quite normal, according the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). The average temperature for the whole country was +2.8…
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Heavy snowfall likely to delay flights at Helsinki Airport
Heavy snowfall is likely to delay flight operations at Helsinki Airport on Thursday and Friday, said Finavia, the company operates country’s airports on Wednesday,…
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Finland sees mild temperature in Jan
The weather at the beginning of January was cold, but in the middle of the month it turned into milder, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). The…
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Snow conditions effect habitat choice for wintering birds
Deep snow cover increases the number of wintering birds near human settlements but reduces numbers in arable fields, according to a new study of the University of…
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Country experiences massive snowfall in Feb
Finland saw more snow than usual in many locations in February this year, according to Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). At the end of the month, the depth of snow…
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Strong winds snap power supply in south-west region
Strong winds blew over the south-western region of the country on Saturday evening, leaving thousands of households without power supply, reported the national…
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Unusually warm spring ends in cool May
The average temperature in May was six to nine degrees Celsius in the southern and central parts of the country and mostly three to six degrees Celsius in the northern…
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Cyanobacterial blooms increase slightly in Finnish sea, lakes
Cyanobacterial occurrences increased slightly in southern Finland in both Baltic Sea waters and in lakes, said the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) in a press release…
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Heatwaves pose heath risk for elderly, chronic patients: THL
Hot weather and heat-waves are a health risk also in Finland. The risk of serious health hazards particularly affects the elderly and those suffering from long-term…
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