Location & Surroundings
Määtänvirta is a river in North Ostrobothnia, Finland, at 116 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pudasjaervi, 47 km to the north. The national capital Helsinki is about 545 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pudasjarvi, 49 km away.
Basic Data
- Type strait (STRT)
- a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
Geography
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Coordinates
64° 57' 37" N, 26° 58' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 116 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:10
- Sunrise 08:31
- Sunset 17:21
- Day length 8 h 50 min
Other straits nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
fi
Määtänvirta
Weather in Maatanvirta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maatanvirta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 7.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 5 W/m2.
Temperature
4.9 C
Wind
3.5 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
28 %
Precip
1.47 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 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 129 | 86 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.4 | 4.1 | 136 | 82 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.3 | 4.1 | 138 | 93 | 1,016.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.3 | 3.6 | 174 | 97 | 1,015.8 | 1.69 / 1.82 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.3 | 2.2 | 235 | 99 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 99 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.4 | 3.3 | 161 | 96 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.9 | 5.1 | 155 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.5 | 5.1 | 159 | 86 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 7.5 | 4.8 | 154 | 87 | 1,007.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.4 | 6.1 | 149 | 84 | 1,003.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.1 | 6.7 | 159 | 84 | 1,000.0 | 0.39 / 0.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.2 | 5.2 | 180 | 90 | 1,000.5 | 1.67 / 2.12 | 100 | 5.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 7.5 | 5.8 | 179 | 88 | 1,002.3 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 31 | 6.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maatanvirta?
Now 4.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 7.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 5 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Maatanvirta today?
Sunrise around 08:31 and sunset around 17:21 (local time). Day length about 8h 50m.
What is the local time in Maatanvirta?
Local time is 05:10. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Maatanvirta?
Maatanvirta is a strait.
What is the elevation of Maatanvirta?
DEM 116 m.
Where is Maatanvirta located?
It is at 64.96029, 26.98196 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maatanvirta in?
It is in Finland.