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Juuka

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Juuka is a third-order administrative division in North Karelia, Finland with 4,444 inhabitants, at 145 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nurmes, 38 km to the north. The national capital Helsinki is about 405 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Joensuu Airport, 64 km away.

Also known as: Juuan Kunta · 176 · Juga

Overview

Juuka is municipality in the region of North Karelia in Finland — FI kunta Pohjois-Karjalan maakunnassa.

It is located in North Karelia, Finland.

Established in 1868-01-01.

The population is about 4,259 (2023).

It covers about 1,502 square kilometre.

Also known as: Juga

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Basic Data

  • Country Finland
  • Located in North Karelia
  • Area 1,502 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    63° 12' 8" N, 29° 10' 31" E
  • Elevation DEM: 145 m
  • Timezone Europe/Helsinki
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,444
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +358

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Alternate Names

fi
Juuan Kunta
lauc
176
sv
Juga

Weather in Juuka

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Juuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 3.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.1 to 4.2 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 72 W/m2.

Temperature
3.6 C
Wind
5.4 m/s W (264 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 3.6 5.4 264 91 1,014.0 - / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
6h 2.1 4.9 257 92 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 11 0.0 n/a
12h 2.8 5.6 256 93 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 62 0.0 n/a
18h 4.2 6.1 256 86 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 44 72.5 n/a
Tomorrow 4.0 6.2 261 87 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 99 5.8 n/a
30h 2.9 5.5 252 92 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 64 0.0 n/a
36h 2.7 5.3 240 87 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 3.1 5.1 233 80 1,007.3 0.04 / 0.04 100 21.1 n/a
Tuesday 3.1 4.8 230 88 1,005.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 1.6 n/a
54h 2.9 4.0 238 96 1,004.9 0.21 / 0.21 100 0.0 n/a
60h 0.9 2.5 7 93 1,005.0 1.24 / 1.45 100 0.0 n/a
66h 0.8 2.9 42 97 1,004.5 0.00 / 1.13 100 22.6 n/a
Wednesday 0.3 3.8 73 97 1,003.1 0.34 / 1.47 100 1.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Juuka?
Now 3.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.1 to 4.2 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 72 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 Juuka today?
Sunrise around 08:02 and sunset around 15:31 (local time). Day length about 7h 29m.
What is the local time in Juuka?
Local time is 07:10. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Juuka?
Juuka is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Juuka?
Population about 4,444.
What is the elevation of Juuka?
DEM 145 m.
Where is Juuka located?
It is at 63.20213, 29.17539 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Juuka in?
It is in Finland.

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Last updated 2022-12-27
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