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Leppävirta

seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Leppävirta is a town in North Savo, Finland with 8,974 inhabitants, at 114 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Varkaus, 20 km to the southeast. The national capital Helsinki is about 300 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Varkaus Airport, 36 km away.

Also known as: Леппявирта

Overview

Leppävirta village is village in Leppävirta, Finland — FI kylä Leppävirran kunnassa.

It is located in Leppävirta, Finland.

Also known as: Leppävirta church village, Leppävirta (village), Leppävirta

Basic Data

  • Country Finland
  • Located in Leppävirta
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    62° 29' 24" N, 27° 46' 57" E
  • Elevation DEM: 114 m
  • Timezone Europe/Helsinki
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 8,974
  • Pop. Density 594 p/km²
  • Built-up 7.5%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +358

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Alternate Names

ru
Леппявирта

Weather in Leppävirta

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

Now 6.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.0 to 13.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 377 W/m2.

Temperature
6.0 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (325 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,016.9 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 6.0 2.0 325 96 1,016.9 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 8.4 2.7 352 84 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 27.0 n/a
12h 13.8 3.0 26 52 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 8 376.8 n/a
18h 7.4 1.8 36 87 1,025.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 125.5 n/a
Tomorrow 6.2 2.0 47 96 1,025.6 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
30h 8.7 3.2 37 88 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 79 24.4 n/a
36h 9.9 3.2 70 90 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 101.2 n/a
42h 10.1 2.3 89 99 1,019.4 0.24 / 0.24 93 10.2 n/a
Thursday 10.5 1.7 94 91 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.18 100 0.0 n/a
54h 10.5 2.6 85 96 1,013.8 1.21 / 1.39 100 7.6 n/a
60h 10.6 3.7 356 97 1,010.7 7.94 / 9.33 100 21.2 n/a
66h 11.6 4.6 12 99 1,008.5 0.00 / 1.72 100 3.8 n/a
Friday 10.9 3.8 101 93 1,010.5 0.00 / 1.18 62 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Leppävirta?
Now 6.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.0 to 13.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 377 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 Leppävirta today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 19:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Leppävirta?
Local time is 10:37. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Leppävirta?
Leppävirta is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Leppävirta?
Population about 8,974.
What is the elevation of Leppävirta?
DEM 114 m.
Where is Leppävirta located?
It is at 62.49009, 27.78262 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Leppävirta in?
It is in Finland.

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Last updated 2025-11-23
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