Location & Surroundings
Kariniemi is a peninsula in Kainuu, Finland, at 164 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kuhmo, 43 km to the southwest. The national capital Helsinki is about 545 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kuusamo Airport, about 170 km away.
Basic Data
- Type peninsula (PEN)
- an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
Geography
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Coordinates
64° 28' 29" N, 29° 54' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 164 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:09
- Sunrise 07:04
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 11 h 32 min
Other peninsulas nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kariniemi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kariniemi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.3 to 10.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 277 W/m2.
Temperature
5.9 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NW (310 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,033.6 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 5.9 | 2.9 | 310 | 90 | 1,033.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.3 | 2.7 | 329 | 68 | 1,036.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 276.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.3 | 1.0 | 1 | 88 | 1,039.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 79.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.3 | 1.8 | 205 | 94 | 1,039.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.5 | 2.4 | 215 | 91 | 1,038.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 16.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.2 | 3.1 | 238 | 70 | 1,035.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 260.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.5 | 2.8 | 235 | 95 | 1,033.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 50.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.4 | 2.2 | 232 | 98 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.8 | 1.6 | 246 | 97 | 1,031.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 11.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.3 | 1.5 | 246 | 79 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 160.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.2 | 2.0 | 222 | 95 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 67.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.4 | 2.2 | 207 | 97 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 8.4 | 3.1 | 200 | 93 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 12.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kariniemi?
Now 5.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.3 to 10.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 277 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 Kariniemi today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Kariniemi?
Local time is 19:09. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kariniemi?
Kariniemi is a peninsula.
What is the elevation of Kariniemi?
DEM 164 m.
Where is Kariniemi located?
It is at 64.47478, 29.91641 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kariniemi in?
It is in Finland.