Location & Surroundings
Palukankoski is a rapids in North Ostrobothnia, Finland, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ii, 4 km to the west. The national capital Helsinki is about 575 km to the south. The nearest airport is Oulu Airport, 44 km away.
Overview
Palukankoski is watercourse in Finland.
It is located in Finland.
Basic Data
- Country Finland
- Type rapids (RPDS)
- a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
Geography
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Coordinates
65° 19' 13" N, 25° 27' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 20 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 158 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:57
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 19:38
- Day length 12 h 52 min
Other rapids nearby
Nearby
Weather in Palukankoski
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palukankoski, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 12.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 221 W/m2.
Temperature
9.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s W (273 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
996.0 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
1.30 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 | 9.7 | 2.1 | 273 | 91 | 996.0 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.4 | 2.2 | 219 | 72 | 997.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 48 | 220.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.8 | 2.2 | 161 | 88 | 997.2 | 0.12 / 0.19 | 100 | 113.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.3 | 3.9 | 161 | 98 | 995.3 | 2.10 / 2.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.4 | 4.2 | 175 | 96 | 994.5 | 0.00 / 1.30 | 99 | 8.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.8 | 4.0 | 203 | 85 | 994.8 | 0.29 / 1.59 | 100 | 96.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.3 | 4.9 | 205 | 96 | 995.5 | 0.00 / 1.48 | 53 | 108.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.9 | 4.7 | 133 | 97 | 991.9 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.2 | 4.9 | 193 | 97 | 984.3 | 19.29 / 20.06 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.0 | 7.0 | 306 | 94 | 986.6 | 0.00 / 6.04 | 100 | 53.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.7 | 4.5 | 285 | 91 | 993.8 | 0.00 / 1.84 | 99 | 9.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.8 | 1.7 | 302 | 91 | 997.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 8.2 | 0.7 | 54 | 87 | 1,001.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 18.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palukankoski?
Now 9.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 12.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 221 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Palukankoski today?
Sunrise around 06:46 and sunset around 19:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 52m.
What is the local time in Palukankoski?
Local time is 16:57. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Palukankoski?
Palukankoski is a rapids.
What is the elevation of Palukankoski?
DEM 20 m.
Where is Palukankoski located?
It is at 65.32033, 25.45369 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palukankoski in?
It is in Finland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry