Location & Surroundings
Kariniemi is a point in Lapland, Finland, at 162 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kemijaervi, 9 km to the south. The national capital Helsinki is about 745 km to the south. The nearest airport is Sodankylae Airfield, 75 km away.
Basic Data
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
66° 47' 50" N, 27° 25' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 162 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 20 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:25
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kariniemi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kariniemi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.5 to 11.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 248 W/m2.
Temperature
11.2 C
Wind
3.4 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,019.6 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 | 11.2 | 3.4 | 288 | 83 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.4 | 3.6 | 268 | 88 | 1,023.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 0 | 72.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.5 | 2.2 | 269 | 92 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.0 | 1.3 | 293 | 87 | 1,034.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.1 | 1.7 | 230 | 61 | 1,037.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 247.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.0 | 2.1 | 198 | 90 | 1,037.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 69.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.1 | 2.6 | 198 | 96 | 1,036.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.5 | 3.2 | 199 | 94 | 1,034.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.3 | 3.9 | 206 | 76 | 1,031.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 176.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.8 | 2.8 | 197 | 95 | 1,030.5 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 100 | 42.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.9 | 1.4 | 169 | 99 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.5 | 2.1 | 177 | 98 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.7 | 4.3 | 201 | 81 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 85.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kariniemi?
Now 11.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.5 to 11.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 248 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 07:12 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Kariniemi?
Local time is 23:25. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kariniemi?
Kariniemi is a point.
What is the elevation of Kariniemi?
DEM 162 m.
Where is Kariniemi located?
It is at 66.79720, 27.42756 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kariniemi in?
It is in Finland.