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Location & Surroundings

Malax is a third-order administrative division in Ostrobothnia, Finland with 5,605 inhabitants, at 25 m elevation. The national capital Helsinki is about 350 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Vaasa Airport, 24 km away.

Also known as: Maalahden Kunta · Maalahti · Maalaht · Malax Kommun · 475 · Malaks

Overview

Malax is municipality in the region of Ostrobothnia in Finland — FI kunta Pohjanmaan maakunnassa.

It is located in Ostrobothnia, Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia, Finland.

Established in 1607-01-01.

The population is about 5,456 (2023).

It covers about 522 square kilometre.

Also known as: Maalahti

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Locator map Maalahti sijainti Suomi.svg

Basic Data

  • Country Finland
  • Located in Ostrobothnia
  • Area 522 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    62° 52' 23" N, 21° 29' 43" E
  • Elevation DEM: 25 m
  • Timezone Europe/Helsinki
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 5,605
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +358

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Alternate Names

fi
Maalahden Kunta
fi
Maalahti
Maalaht
sv
Malax Kommun
lauc
475
Malaks

Weather in Malax

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

Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 15.3 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 299 W/m2.

Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (258 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,037.4 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 14.1 1.3 258 54 1,037.4 - / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
6h 8.5 1.2 140 79 1,037.7 0.00 / 0.00 8 117.0 n/a
12h 7.2 2.5 169 87 1,037.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
18h 7.7 3.5 165 82 1,036.1 0.00 / 0.00 7 8.1 n/a
Tomorrow 15.3 5.3 201 76 1,034.6 0.00 / 0.00 18 298.8 n/a
30h 12.3 4.8 194 91 1,033.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 108.2 n/a
36h 11.9 4.4 190 91 1,031.7 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
42h 12.3 4.4 189 91 1,030.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 7.0 n/a
Friday 16.4 5.6 201 69 1,028.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 290.8 n/a
54h 12.2 4.7 187 84 1,026.6 0.00 / 0.00 3 107.9 n/a
60h 12.1 5.0 186 92 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
66h 12.4 4.9 193 90 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 3.8 n/a
Saturday 13.9 5.4 208 81 1,019.1 0.12 / 0.12 46 151.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Malax?
Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 15.3 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 299 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 Malax today?
Sunrise around 07:36 and sunset around 19:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Malax?
Local time is 23:20. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Malax?
Malax is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Malax?
Population about 5,605.
What is the elevation of Malax?
DEM 25 m.
Where is Malax located?
It is at 62.87317, 21.49514 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malax in?
It is in Finland.

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Last updated 2014-09-24
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