Säätilatiedon

Säätilatieto, often referred to as "Säätilatiedon", is the Finnish term for weather information that is collected, processed and disseminated by national and local meteorological services. The primary organization responsible for maintaining and distributing Säätilatieto in Finland is the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), which operates several observation networks and satellite-based monitoring systems. Data includes temperature, precipitation, wind speed and direction, humidity, barometric pressure and cloud cover. FMI provides the information in real‑time via its website, mobile applications and public broadcasting channels, as well as through encrypted data streams for scientific and commercial use.

The second level of heritage data in Säätilatieto is the long-term archive of weather stations dating back to the 19th century. These records are digitised and harmonised to offer climate studies with extended temporal resolution. FMI collaborates with the World Meteorological Organization and European Centre for Medium‑Range Weather Forecasts to share data and contribute to global climate modelling.

In practical use, Säätilatieto fuels sectors such as agriculture, forestry, transport, and energy. Forecasters transform raw observations into short‑term forecasts, while climate scientists utilise the archival records to analyse trends in temperature and precipitation. Decision makers in municipalities rely on updated Säätilatieto to prepare for extreme weather events and to implement community safety measures. The transparency and accessibility of Säätilatieto ensure that both professionals and the general public can make informed choices based on reliable meteorological data.