Location & Surroundings
Laajankangas is a settlement in Kainuu, Finland, at 152 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kajaani, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Helsinki is about 470 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kajaani Airport, 10 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
64° 11' 52" N, 27° 45' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 152 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 896 p/km²
- Built-up 10.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:13
- Sunrise 07:47
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 10 h 15 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Laajankangas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laajankangas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -1.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.7 to 2.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 191 W/m2.
Temperature
-1.1 C
Wind
3.5 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,021.0 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | -1.1 | 3.5 | 70 | 87 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.8 | 4.0 | 78 | 66 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 191.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.7 | 2.9 | 76 | 68 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 42.7 | n/a |
| 18h | -1.7 | 3.5 | 70 | 94 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -1.6 | 3.7 | 75 | 89 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.4 | 3.7 | 92 | 58 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 227.8 | n/a |
| 36h | -1.7 | 2.4 | 118 | 91 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 49.1 | n/a |
| 42h | -2.3 | 2.1 | 159 | 96 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -1.5 | 3.1 | 179 | 93 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.7 | 5.1 | 184 | 84 | 1,015.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 62.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.3 | 5.1 | 196 | 92 | 1,018.7 | 0.11 / 0.17 | 100 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.9 | 4.3 | 199 | 97 | 1,021.8 | 0.44 / 0.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 5.1 | 4.6 | 191 | 97 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laajankangas?
Now -1.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.7 to 2.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 191 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 Laajankangas today?
Sunrise around 07:47 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 10h 15m.
What is the local time in Laajankangas?
Local time is 16:13. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Laajankangas?
Laajankangas is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Laajankangas?
DEM 152 m.
Where is Laajankangas located?
It is at 64.19787, 27.76205 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laajankangas in?
It is in Finland.