Joensuu, Pohjois Karjala, Finland Climate Change Severity

62
Very High
The current climate change severity in Joensuu is Very High, with a 20.3% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Feb. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C

Joensuu Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Joensuu temperature has changed by around +71.5%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Feb. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
11
0%
cloudyCloudy
73
-57.1%
rainyRainy
192
-89.4%
snowySnowy
719
171.4%
mistyMisty
04
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Joensuu has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 62 (within the Very High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

62/100

Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Joensuu experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-5 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

-40.07 %

Change in average humidity

+0.1 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

+6.2 %

Heatwave changed by

-5 day(s)

Coldwave changed by

-1.5 day(s)

Wind speeds changed by

-5.4 km/h

These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Joensuu's Very High severity status requires urgent and immediate adaptation and mitigation strategies, particularly focused on managing extreme weather events, improving air quality, and ensuring water resources are adequate for the population.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Feb.

Joensuu Weather Forecast 30 Days (March - April 2026)
Joensuu, Pohjois Karjala, Finland

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sun. 15, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon4°/2°
Humidity Icon89%
Wind Icon22.3km/h
Mon. 16, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon3°/1°
Humidity Icon94%
Wind Icon23.8km/h
Tue. 17, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon2°/0°
Humidity Icon92%
Wind Icon13.7km/h
Wed. 18, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon4°/-1°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon24.1km/h
Thu. 19, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon5°/0°
Humidity Icon89%
Wind Icon20.5km/h
Fri. 20, Mar.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon4°/-1°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon10.8km/h
Sat. 21, Mar.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon5°/-1°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon14.4km/h
Sun. 22, Mar.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon6°/0°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon8.3km/h
Mon. 23, Mar.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon6°/0°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon11.2km/h
Tue. 24, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon5°/0°
Humidity Icon86%
Wind Icon11.9km/h
Wed. 25, Mar.
heavy snowHeavy snow
Temperature Icon1°/0°
Humidity Icon97%
Wind Icon11.9km/h
Thu. 26, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon-2°/-4°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon20.9km/h
Fri. 27, Mar.
blowing snowBlowing snow
Temperature Icon-4°/-7°
Humidity Icon86%
Wind Icon28.4km/h
Sat. 28, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon-4°/-10°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon17.3km/h
Sun. 29, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon1°/-4°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon16.6km/h
Mon. 30, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon0°/-5°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon15.8km/h
Tue. 31, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon1°/-5°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 1, Apr.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon1°/-5°
Humidity Icon92%
Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 2, Apr.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon2°/-4°
Humidity Icon92%
Wind Icon15.8km/h
Sun. 5, Apr.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon2°/-3°
Humidity Icon89%
Wind Icon16.6km/h
Mon. 6, Apr.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon2°/-3°
Humidity Icon90%
Wind Icon15.8km/h
Tue. 7, Apr.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon2°/-3°
Humidity Icon90%
Wind Icon15.1km/h
Wed. 8, Apr.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon3°/-2°
Humidity Icon90%
Wind Icon14.8km/h
Thu. 9, Apr.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon2°/-3°
Humidity Icon90%
Wind Icon17.6km/h
Fri. 10, Apr.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon3°/-2°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon19.1km/h
Sat. 11, Apr.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon3°/-2°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon16.2km/h
Sun. 12, Apr.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon4°/-2°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon14.8km/h
Mon. 13, Apr.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times
Temperature Icon4°/-1°
Humidity Icon92%
Wind Icon14km/h
Tue. 14, Apr.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times
Temperature Icon4°/-1°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon13.7km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSun. 22, Mar.

6°C

Low will be onSat. 28, Mar.

-10°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 25, Mar.

97%

Low will be onSat. 28, Mar.

80%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onFri. 27, Mar.

28.4km/h

Low will be onSun. 22, Mar.

8.3km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onMon. 16, Mar.

3.6mm

Low will be onWed. 18, Mar.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 18, Mar.

2

Low will be onMon. 16, Mar.

0.1

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