This past February in Finland was marked by significant cold, as reported by the Finnish Meteorological Institute. The lowest temperature of the month, recorded at Naruska in Salla, plunged to an astonishing −35.8 degrees Celsius on February 1st, while the highest temperature soared to 6.3 degrees Celsius at the western port of Mariehamn on February 28th. Overall, the winter season from December to February saw the lowest temperature plummet to −42.8 degrees Celsius, registered on January 9th in Tulppio, Savukoski. Notably, December experienced much milder temperatures, peaking at 8.9 degrees in Mariehamn on December 10.

According to statistics, February's overall temperature was 3 to 6 degrees Celsius colder than the average, based on baseline averages from 1991 to 2020. The average temperatures across the country varied, with southwestern archipelago regions experiencing around −5 degrees Celsius, while the northern Lapland areas were colder, averaging around −18 degrees Celsius. The drastic drop in temperatures paints a stark picture of the harsh winter conditions the country faced.

In addition to the extreme cold, February also brought unusual precipitation levels. The country faced notably low snowfall totals, resulting in many areas seeing snow depths below average. By the end of February, parts of southwestern Finland had merely a few centimeters of snow. Contrastingly, Kittilä's Poka region boasted more significant snowfall, showcasing the varied winter conditions throughout the nation. Such weather patterns not only impact daily life but also have implications for agriculture, tourism, and local ecosystems.