Location & Surroundings
Rahkaneva is a swamp in North Ostrobothnia, Finland, at 70 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalajoki, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Helsinki is about 435 km to the south. The nearest airport is Ylivieska Airport, 26 km away.
Basic Data
- Type swamp (SWMP)
- a wetland dominated by tree vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
64° 4' 24" N, 24° 10' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 70 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:48
- Sunrise 07:27
- Sunset 18:59
- Day length 11 h 33 min
Nearby
Weather in Rahkaneva
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rahkaneva, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 13.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 257 W/m2.
Temperature
6.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s W (279 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,032.6 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 6.9 | 2.0 | 279 | 95 | 1,032.6 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.3 | 1.5 | 232 | 89 | 1,035.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 10.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.3 | 0.8 | 247 | 59 | 1,037.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 257.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.6 | 1.9 | 169 | 87 | 1,037.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 87.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.6 | 2.4 | 183 | 95 | 1,037.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.6 | 3.3 | 188 | 88 | 1,036.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 10.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.5 | 4.0 | 213 | 65 | 1,034.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 282.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.8 | 3.1 | 200 | 96 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 95.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.2 | 2.8 | 202 | 97 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.4 | 3.0 | 198 | 93 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 9.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.8 | 3.6 | 226 | 63 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 281.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.3 | 3.1 | 191 | 94 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.8 | 3.5 | 180 | 94 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rahkaneva?
Now 6.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 13.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 257 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 Rahkaneva today?
Sunrise around 07:27 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Rahkaneva?
Local time is 08:48. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Rahkaneva?
Rahkaneva is a swamp.
What is the elevation of Rahkaneva?
DEM 70 m.
Where is Rahkaneva located?
It is at 64.07346, 24.17905 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rahkaneva in?
It is in Finland.