Finland fired up the warmth final 12 months, because the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) confirmed 2024 was unseasonably toasty. Nationwide temperatures averaged 4 levels Celsius, which is 1.1 levels above the long-term norm. Discuss turning up the warmth.
Northern Lapland actually stole the present, with readings 1.7 levels above common. Many native climate stations reported their warmest annual figures on file. It appears Father Christmas might need needed to swap his thermals for a tank prime and shorts. Perhaps not.
Southern Finland not far behind
Nevertheless it wasn’t simply the far north that felt the burn. Southern Finland additionally loved balmier days than standard – a pleasing shock for seashore lovers, however maybe much less thrilling for individuals who desire their saunas indoors.
In a 12 months dominated by uncommon heat, January and April bucked the development with colder-than-average situations. From Could onwards, mercury readings steadily stayed within the plus column, leaving residents scratching their heads over what season it actually was.
As if the warmth wasn’t sufficient, the clouds turned on the faucets, making annual rainfall larger than standard in most areas. Western Finland specifically received drenched, with many spots registering drenching and even extraordinary downpours.
World meltdown? WMO weighs in
In accordance with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), 2024 is ready to say the crown because the warmest 12 months on file worldwide, capping a decade of scorching temperature spikes. With Finland hopping on the worldwide warming bandwagon, it appears the Nordic nation is likely to be the most recent scorching spot on Europe’s ever-warming map. May 2025 be even hotter?
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