Location & Surroundings
Alainen-Sorva is a rapids in Lapland, Finland, at 77 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tornio, about 115 km to the south. The national capital Helsinki is about 745 km to the south. The nearest airport is Pajala Airport, 58 km away.
Basic Data
- Type rapids (RPDS)
- a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
Geography
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Coordinates
66° 51' 30" N, 23° 57' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 77 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:43
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 20:14
- Day length 13 h 47 min
Other rapids nearby
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Weather in Alainen-Sorva
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alainen-Sorva, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.2 to 14.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 379 W/m2.
Temperature
8.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 8.8 | 1.9 | 31 | 77 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.1 | 3.0 | 41 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 378.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.6 | 0.9 | 27 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 154.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.2 | 1.1 | 359 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.7 | 0.1 | 11 | 78 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 32.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 1.6 | 167 | 53 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 364.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.9 | 2.0 | 159 | 90 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 164.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.8 | 2.5 | 149 | 98 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 8.5 | 3.7 | 156 | 91 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 20.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.4 | 4.3 | 174 | 96 | 1,004.7 | 1.40 / 1.40 | 100 | 115.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.6 | 2.2 | 284 | 93 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 0 | 49.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.8 | 1.0 | 269 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 5.4 | 0.6 | 194 | 82 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 29.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alainen-Sorva?
Now 8.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.2 to 14.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 379 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Alainen-Sorva today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 20:14 (local time). Day length about 13h 47m.
What is the local time in Alainen-Sorva?
Local time is 14:43. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Alainen-Sorva?
Alainen-Sorva is a rapids.
What is the elevation of Alainen-Sorva?
DEM 77 m.
Where is Alainen-Sorva located?
It is at 66.85836, 23.95900 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alainen-Sorva in?
It is in Finland.