Location & Surroundings
Rantala is a settlement in South Karelia, Finland, at 65 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lappeenranta, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Helsinki is about 200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lappeenranta Airport, 6 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
61° 0' 10" N, 28° 12' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 65 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 138 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:20
- Sunrise 07:08
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rantala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rantala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 13.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 351 W/m2.
Temperature
9.4 C
Wind
2.7 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,032.3 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 9.4 | 2.7 | 346 | 93 | 1,032.3 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.0 | 2.1 | 356 | 83 | 1,035.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 19.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.6 | 2.1 | 359 | 60 | 1,037.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 351.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.4 | 1.4 | 58 | 81 | 1,038.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 93.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.1 | 1.2 | 139 | 88 | 1,040.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.1 | 1.2 | 143 | 81 | 1,040.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.6 | 2.5 | 209 | 59 | 1,038.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 342.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.4 | 2.0 | 225 | 87 | 1,037.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 91.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.7 | 1.6 | 260 | 94 | 1,036.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.8 | 1.9 | 263 | 90 | 1,035.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 14.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 2.3 | 269 | 66 | 1,033.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 286.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.3 | 1.9 | 261 | 94 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 88.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.3 | 1.7 | 229 | 97 | 1,031.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 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 Rantala?
Now 9.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 13.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 351 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 Rantala today?
Sunrise around 07:08 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Rantala?
Local time is 13:20. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Rantala?
Rantala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rantala?
DEM 65 m.
Where is Rantala located?
It is at 61.00267, 28.21239 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rantala in?
It is in Finland.