Location & Surroundings
Potka is a field(s) in South Ostrobothnia, Finland, at 95 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kauhajoki, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Helsinki is about 295 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kauhajoki Airport, 8 km away.
Basic Data
- Type field(s) (FLD)
- an open as opposed to wooded area
Geography
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Coordinates
62° 27' 53" N, 22° 14' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 95 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:16
- Sunrise 08:06
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 10 h 23 min
Other field(s)s nearby
Weather in Potka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.6 to 3.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 88 W/m2.
Temperature
1.8 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 1.8 | 3.8 | 63 | 85 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.6 | 3.7 | 56 | 89 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.8 | 3.5 | 52 | 91 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.6 | 3.4 | 60 | 82 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 87.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.5 | 2.5 | 43 | 86 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 24.1 | n/a |
| 30h | -0.3 | 2.1 | 28 | 96 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -1.5 | 1.7 | 42 | 92 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.7 | 0.9 | 78 | 64 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 244.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -0.6 | 1.6 | 159 | 92 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 72.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.0 | 2.3 | 164 | 86 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.9 | 2.8 | 144 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.9 | 3.2 | 159 | 93 | 1,014.8 | 0.01 / 0.25 | 100 | 47.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.9 | 2.1 | 214 | 99 | 1,018.6 | 0.34 / 0.59 | 98 | 11.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potka?
Now 1.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.6 to 3.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 88 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 Potka today?
Sunrise around 08:06 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 10h 23m.
What is the local time in Potka?
Local time is 03:16. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Potka?
Potka is a field(s).
What is the elevation of Potka?
DEM 95 m.
Where is Potka located?
It is at 62.46472, 22.24049 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potka in?
It is in Finland.