Storavan

Lake Small lakeside village in northern Norrbotten County

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Storavan
Storavan area, Norrbotten County, Sweden
65.7029, 18.2127
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How to Get to Storavan #

Closest regional hubs are Luleå and Umeå; travel by regional bus or car into Norrbotten County. Local roads connect lakes and settlements-driving is usually the most convenient option.

Tips for Visiting Storavan #

  • If visiting in summer, seek out late-evening light for landscape photography-the low sun flatters the marshes and birch stands.
  • Local guides can point to seasonal birding hotspots in the surrounding wetlands.

Best Time to Visit Storavan #

Summer for outdoor activities and long daylight; winter for aurora viewing but expect harsh conditions.

Summer (midnight sun)
June-July · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Endless daylight and mild temperatures; excellent for fishing and hiking.
Autumn
Aug-Sept · 0-12°C (32-54°F)
Changing colours and migrating birds; shorter daylight.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -25--5°C (-13-23°F)
Severe cold and long nights; ideal for northern-lights chases in clear weather.

Weather & Climate near Storavan #

Climate

Storavan's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (532 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-17° – -8°
100%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-16° – -7°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-12° – -2°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6° – 3°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
15.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
0° – 9°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
18.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 16°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
21.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
9° – 18°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
19.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
8° – 16°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
16.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 10°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.8h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-2° – 3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -3°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-15° – -6°
100%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight

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