Location & Surroundings
Pikkusalmi is a strait in Lapland, Finland, at 238 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kemijaervi, 58 km to the northwest. The national capital Helsinki is about 700 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kuusamo Airport, 59 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° 16' 34" N, 28° 8' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 238 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:02
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 19:20
- Day length 12 h 40 min
Other straits nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pikkusalmi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pikkusalmi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 9.2 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. Precip around 4.2 mm. Solar peaks near 57 W/m2.
Temperature
8.5 C
Wind
3.8 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
994.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
4.17 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 | 8.5 | 3.8 | 206 | 94 | 994.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.1 | 3.0 | 156 | 94 | 993.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.2 | 4.4 | 110 | 98 | 984.7 | 9.45 / 9.47 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.0 | 3.7 | 192 | 91 | 983.7 | 0.00 / 3.93 | 92 | 57.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.1 | 4.3 | 278 | 96 | 987.4 | 0.24 / 4.17 | 100 | 17.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.6 | 3.7 | 286 | 96 | 995.0 | 0.00 / 1.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.3 | 3.0 | 318 | 95 | 1,000.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 13.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.9 | 3.3 | 330 | 85 | 1,005.6 | 0.03 / 0.12 | 98 | 121.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.8 | 2.8 | 330 | 80 | 1,011.3 | 0.22 / 0.34 | 23 | 56.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.1 | 2.0 | 321 | 88 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.2 | 1.9 | 357 | 89 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 22.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.0 | 1.6 | 42 | 66 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 281.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.5 | 1.7 | 137 | 73 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 40.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pikkusalmi?
Now 8.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 9.2 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. Precip around 4.2 mm. Solar peaks near 57 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Pikkusalmi today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 19:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 40m.
What is the local time in Pikkusalmi?
Local time is 03:02. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Pikkusalmi?
Pikkusalmi is a strait.
What is the elevation of Pikkusalmi?
DEM 238 m.
Where is Pikkusalmi located?
It is at 66.27609, 28.14375 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pikkusalmi in?
It is in Finland.