Location & Surroundings
Backfolksträsket is a swamp in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland, at 21 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kronoby, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Helsinki is about 420 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, 15 km away.
Basic Data
- Type swamp (SWMP)
- a wetland dominated by tree vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
63° 49' 13" N, 22° 56' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 21 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:06
- Sunrise 07:40
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 11 h 14 min
Other swamps nearby
Alternate Names
sv
Backfolksträsket
Weather in Backfolkstrasket
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Backfolkstrasket, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.8 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 11.8 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 114 W/m2.
Temperature
11.8 C
Wind
5.8 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 11.8 | 5.8 | 187 | 94 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.9 | 5.7 | 190 | 91 | 1,016.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.8 | 6.3 | 192 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.7 | 5.0 | 275 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.2 | 4.6 | 251 | 74 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 37 | 114.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.3 | 5.6 | 225 | 86 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 87.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.6 | 6.4 | 193 | 87 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.7 | 6.3 | 201 | 91 | 1,002.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.3 | 5.4 | 206 | 78 | 998.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 221.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.7 | 8.2 | 200 | 88 | 994.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 52.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.6 | 6.8 | 316 | 85 | 990.3 | 5.97 / 5.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.1 | 14.1 | 259 | 76 | 987.8 | 0.00 / 2.04 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.1 | 11.9 | 269 | 73 | 992.5 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 13 | 137.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Backfolkstrasket?
Now 11.8 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 11.8 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 114 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 Backfolkstrasket today?
Sunrise around 07:43 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 07m.
What is the local time in Backfolkstrasket?
Local time is 00:06. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Backfolkstrasket?
Backfolkstrasket is a swamp.
What is the elevation of Backfolkstrasket?
DEM 21 m.
Where is Backfolkstrasket located?
It is at 63.82017, 22.94278 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Backfolkstrasket in?
It is in Finland.