Location & Surroundings
Backaskärr is a swamp in Ostrobothnia, Finland, at 22 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malax, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Helsinki is about 345 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Vaasa Airport, 33 km away.
Basic Data
- Type swamp (SWMP)
- a wetland dominated by tree vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
62° 47' 11" N, 21° 28' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 22 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:23
- Sunrise 07:36
- Sunset 19:11
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Other swamps nearby
Alternate Names
sv
Backaskärr
Weather in Backaskarr
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Backaskarr, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 15.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 299 W/m2.
Temperature
14.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (255 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,037.4 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 14.6 | 1.1 | 255 | 51 | 1,037.4 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.1 | 1.1 | 130 | 81 | 1,037.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 118.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.9 | 2.2 | 166 | 90 | 1,037.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.6 | 3.1 | 162 | 82 | 1,036.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 8.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 4.9 | 200 | 75 | 1,034.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 299.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.2 | 4.4 | 193 | 91 | 1,033.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 108.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 4.0 | 190 | 91 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.3 | 4.0 | 189 | 90 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.7 | 5.2 | 200 | 68 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 291.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.1 | 4.3 | 187 | 85 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 108.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.0 | 4.6 | 187 | 93 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.5 | 4.4 | 193 | 90 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.0 | 4.9 | 207 | 81 | 1,019.2 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 32 | 150.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Backaskarr?
Now 14.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 15.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 299 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 Backaskarr today?
Sunrise around 07:39 and sunset around 19:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 28m.
What is the local time in Backaskarr?
Local time is 02:23. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Backaskarr?
Backaskarr is a swamp.
What is the elevation of Backaskarr?
DEM 22 m.
Where is Backaskarr located?
It is at 62.78647, 21.47724 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Backaskarr in?
It is in Finland.