Location & Surroundings
Fors is a settlement in Ostrobothnia, Finland, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kronoby, 14 km to the north. The national capital Helsinki is about 395 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: Överfors
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
63° 36' 18" N, 23° 0' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 20 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 110 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:50
- Sunrise 08:33
- Sunset 15:50
- Day length 7 h 17 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Fors
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fors, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.7 to 5.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 53 W/m2.
Temperature
5.6 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NW (309 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,004.6 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 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 309 | 82 | 1,004.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.2 | 2.0 | 36 | 83 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.5 | 1.3 | 76 | 84 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.7 | 2.0 | 95 | 85 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 0.9 | 2.4 | 76 | 73 | 1,003.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.2 | 3.3 | 87 | 86 | 1,000.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.7 | 4.1 | 90 | 96 | 999.0 | 0.71 / 0.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.5 | 4.3 | 95 | 97 | 996.9 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 2.5 | 5.2 | 105 | 86 | 995.9 | 0.36 / 0.77 | 100 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.4 | 6.6 | 95 | 95 | 994.2 | 0.20 / 0.98 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.8 | 6.3 | 98 | 96 | 993.2 | 1.77 / 2.75 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.7 | 6.4 | 77 | 96 | 991.4 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 1.1 | 6.8 | 58 | 95 | 989.0 | 0.49 / 1.45 | 100 | 6.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fors?
Now 5.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.7 to 5.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 53 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 Fors today?
Sunrise around 08:36 and sunset around 15:47 (local time). Day length about 7h 11m.
What is the local time in Fors?
Local time is 01:50. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Fors?
Fors is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Fors?
DEM 20 m.
Where is Fors located?
It is at 63.60507, 23.00614 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fors in?
It is in Finland.