Location & Surroundings
Palosalmi is a strait in Lapland, Finland, at 131 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rovaniemi, 30 km to the east. The national capital Helsinki is about 715 km to the south. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 34 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
66° 37' 7" N, 25° 4' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 131 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:51
- Sunrise 08:46
- Sunset 15:20
- Day length 6 h 34 min
Nearby
Weather in Palosalmi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palosalmi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.7 to 6.0 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 27 W/m2.
Temperature
3.1 C
Wind
4.4 m/s SW (248 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,006.0 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 248 | 83 | 1,006.0 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.4 | 5.3 | 246 | 73 | 1,003.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.0 | 6.8 | 255 | 71 | 1,001.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.8 | 2.3 | 272 | 74 | 1,003.6 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.7 | 0.8 | 151 | 75 | 1,003.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.2 | 3.1 | 74 | 98 | 1,001.8 | 3.85 / 3.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -0.9 | 2.1 | 15 | 87 | 1,004.6 | 0.00 / 3.32 | 91 | 19.1 | n/a |
| 42h | -5.5 | 1.3 | 299 | 92 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -5.7 | 1.2 | 271 | 89 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -6.0 | 0.7 | 260 | 88 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -4.8 | 0.3 | 221 | 82 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 41.3 | n/a |
| 66h | -7.3 | 0.5 | 72 | 92 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | -8.0 | 1.1 | 40 | 92 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palosalmi?
Now 3.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.7 to 6.0 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 27 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 Palosalmi today?
Sunrise around 08:46 and sunset around 15:20 (local time). Day length about 6h 34m.
What is the local time in Palosalmi?
Local time is 08:51. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Palosalmi?
Palosalmi is a strait.
What is the elevation of Palosalmi?
DEM 131 m.
Where is Palosalmi located?
It is at 66.61856, 25.07662 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palosalmi in?
It is in Finland.