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 | Seasons in FinlandSpring
March-May is short and very sweet, an explosion of growth and almost tangible optimism after the long winter. In Helsinki and the south, the snow and ice starts melting midway through March, while in the north it’s more stubborn and can linger right into May. The psychological landmark fo
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| Daylight in FinlandThe table shows the time for sunrise and sunset in Helsinki, Oulu and Utsjoki over the year.
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Helsinki - 60°10`N, 24°57`E
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| Midnight Sun and Northern LightsAround Midsummer in northern Finland, the sun does not set for several weeks. In Utsjoki, for example, a single, long summer day lasts for over two months. Even in the south, the ’night’ consists of a period of prolonged twilight rather than real darkness.
The magical displays of shifting coloured ...
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| Snow Cover and Mean TemperaturesThe table shows weather summaries for some of Finland's major ski centres. The dates indicate the beginning and end of the ski season at each town. The temperatures are monthly means. Daylight hours give you an idea of how long you can ski outdoors before it gets too dark.
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