Čárajávri

Lake Finnmark lake with Smi place name

Situated above the Arctic Circle in Finnmark, Čárajávri is a northern lake visited by anglers and those accessing tundra landscapes and seasonal light phenomena.

Čárajávri is a landmark in Finnmark, Norway, located at latitude 69.41993 and longitude 22.87946.

The supplied data identifies it as a geographic feature in Finnmark; details on its size, visitor use, or specific characteristics are not provided here.

It is a natural feature; no construction history or human founding information is included in the input.

The location is within Finnmark county in Norway; the provided information does not include distances to nearby settlements.

  • Coordinates: Latitude 69.41993, longitude 22.87946.
Čárajávri
69.4199, 22.8795

How to Get to Čárajávri #

Access typically requires driving on regional roads from nearby Finnmark towns and then short hikes; the area is remote and travellers should prepare with supplies and map data.

Tips for Visiting Čárajávri #

  • Respect local Sami land and any seasonal reindeer grazing notices - ask at municipal offices if in doubt.
  • Bring warm layers and windproof outerwear even in summer - conditions change quickly near the Arctic coast.
  • If birdwatching, consult local birding groups for up-to-date migration timings.

Best Time to Visit Čárajávri #

Best visited in the brief Arctic summer when daylight is long and access is most reliable.

Summer (midnight sun)
Jun-Aug · 5-12°C
Long daylight and accessible trails; best for fieldwork and wildlife watching.
Late spring / early autumn
May, Sep · -2-8°C
Shoulder seasons with migration events and fewer visitors.

Weather & Climate near Čárajávri #

Climate

Čárajávri's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 15°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° -8°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-16° -8°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° -6°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
15.8h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
21.3h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 72 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
23.1h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
17.5h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
13.0h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -5°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-16° -7°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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