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 03:16
- Sunrise 08:57
- Sunset 15:18
- Day length 6 h 22 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 3.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -4.2 to 3.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 38 W/m2.
Temperature
3.4 C
Wind
2.4 m/s W (252 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,002.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 252 | 78 | 1,002.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.3 | 1.1 | 146 | 78 | 1,000.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.5 | 2.8 | 5 | 98 | 999.8 | 7.44 / 7.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.8 | 2.9 | 337 | 61 | 1,004.4 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 5 | 37.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -4.2 | 1.1 | 246 | 84 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 30h | -4.1 | 1.0 | 234 | 78 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -4.7 | 0.6 | 242 | 79 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -3.8 | 0.3 | 255 | 75 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 34.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -4.7 | 0.7 | 35 | 79 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -6.7 | 1.1 | 37 | 88 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -7.4 | 1.3 | 34 | 90 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -6.0 | 1.5 | 36 | 91 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 34.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | -7.0 | 1.9 | 45 | 92 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 1.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alainen-Sorva?
Now 3.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -4.2 to 3.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 38 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 08:57 and sunset around 15:18 (local time). Day length about 6h 21m.
What is the local time in Alainen-Sorva?
Local time is 03:16. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00).
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.