Montola
The Montola Mine, located at Ruukintie 437, Pieksämäki, Finland, is an exceptional diving destination for advanced and expert divers. This former limestone mine, which ceased operations in the 1970s, now offers limited diving opportunities during organized events by the Montola miners.
Divers can explore the open water, cavern areas, and caves within the mine, experiencing the unique underwater landscape. With a maximum depth of 33m and visibility reaching up to 12m, the Montola Mine provides a captivating diving experience.
While fish are absent from the mine, it is renowned for the diversity of amphibians that spawn within its depths. During the summer months, the presence of logs along the mine's banks can add an intriguing atmosphere to the diving experience.
Divers seeking a one-of-a-kind underwater adventure should consider visiting the Montola Mine. Its historical significance, breathtaking surroundings, and abundant wildlife make it an enticing destination for underwater exploration.
Divers can explore the open water, cavern areas, and caves within the mine, experiencing the unique underwater landscape. With a maximum depth of 33m and visibility reaching up to 12m, the Montola Mine provides a captivating diving experience.
While fish are absent from the mine, it is renowned for the diversity of amphibians that spawn within its depths. During the summer months, the presence of logs along the mine's banks can add an intriguing atmosphere to the diving experience.
Divers seeking a one-of-a-kind underwater adventure should consider visiting the Montola Mine. Its historical significance, breathtaking surroundings, and abundant wildlife make it an enticing destination for underwater exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Montola
5.2
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Montola
Depth
33m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Montola
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
5.4 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
11.18km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
12.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Montola
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Dive Score Chart for Montola
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.263333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.028733333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Montola: 06:00
Sunset at Montola: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Montola are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
16:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 4 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 1.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for MontolaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Montola
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Montola
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Montola
January
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Montola
Water Temp
17.4°C / 63.3°F
July
Visibility
17.5m / 57.4ft
November
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Montola
Montola shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (17.4°C) and January the coldest (-9.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 7, 2026
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