Location & Surroundings
Lohtaja is a settlement in Kainuu, Finland, at 146 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kajaani, 3 km to the east. The national capital Helsinki is about 470 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kajaani Airport, 7 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
64° 13' 9" N, 27° 40' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 146 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,426 p/km²
- Built-up 10.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:32
- Sunrise 07:48
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 10 h 15 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lohtaja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lohtaja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -0.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.5 to 3.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 231 W/m2.
Temperature
-0.7 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | -0.7 | 3.3 | 87 | 83 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -1.5 | 3.5 | 84 | 88 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.9 | 4.2 | 79 | 87 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.4 | 4.4 | 82 | 61 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 231.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -0.4 | 3.9 | 77 | 81 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 50.8 | n/a |
| 30h | -1.0 | 4.4 | 75 | 89 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -1.0 | 4.7 | 70 | 87 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.4 | 4.1 | 82 | 60 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 227.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -0.9 | 2.9 | 106 | 92 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 49.1 | n/a |
| 54h | -1.7 | 1.8 | 170 | 95 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -1.5 | 3.1 | 178 | 92 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.3 | 4.7 | 194 | 80 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 190.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 3.8 | 6.3 | 182 | 96 | 1,017.8 | 1.43 / 1.43 | 100 | 14.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lohtaja?
Now -0.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.5 to 3.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 231 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 Lohtaja today?
Sunrise around 07:48 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 10h 15m.
What is the local time in Lohtaja?
Local time is 03:32. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Lohtaja?
Lohtaja is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Lohtaja?
DEM 146 m.
Where is Lohtaja located?
It is at 64.21910, 27.66782 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lohtaja in?
It is in Finland.