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Rantasalmi

seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Rantasalmi is a village in South Savo, Finland with 3,247 inhabitants, at 62 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Juva, 30 km to the west. The national capital Helsinki is about 280 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Varkaus Airport, 25 km away.

Also known as: Рантасалми · 蘭塔薩爾米 · Rantasalimi

Overview

Rantasalmi parish village is village in Rantasalmi, Finland — FI Rantasalmen kunnan keskustaajama.

It is located in Rantasalmi, Finland.

Basic Data

  • Country Finland
  • Located in Rantasalmi
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    62° 4' 0" N, 28° 18' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 62 m
  • Timezone Europe/Helsinki
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,247
  • Pop. Density 297 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.3%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +358

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Alternate Names

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Рантасалми
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蘭塔薩爾米
Rantasalimi

Weather in Rantasalmi

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rantasalmi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 8.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.7 to 13.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 358 W/m2.

Temperature
8.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (290 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,018.3 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 8.9 1.9 290 74 1,018.3 - / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
6h 6.7 1.6 287 84 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
12h 9.1 1.2 318 72 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 36 39.8 n/a
18h 13.6 0.7 250 52 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.00 98 357.7 n/a
Tomorrow 8.9 1.9 178 77 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 142.5 n/a
30h 9.3 2.8 183 86 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
36h 11.9 4.6 181 79 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 9.2 n/a
42h 15.1 6.2 175 76 1,006.7 0.06 / 0.06 97 205.6 n/a
Wednesday 13.6 5.8 174 80 1,003.3 1.30 / 1.36 100 25.1 n/a
54h 13.1 5.8 181 95 998.6 2.33 / 3.69 100 0.0 n/a
60h 13.1 3.6 219 93 996.5 4.23 / 7.93 14 22.4 n/a
66h 15.3 5.7 210 74 996.2 0.00 / 1.03 59 399.3 n/a
Thursday 11.0 5.3 234 87 998.4 0.01 / 1.04 7 131.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rantasalmi?
Now 8.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.7 to 13.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 358 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 Rantasalmi today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 19:33 (local time). Day length about 13h 03m.
What is the local time in Rantasalmi?
Local time is 02:36. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Rantasalmi?
Rantasalmi is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Rantasalmi?
Population about 3,247.
What is the elevation of Rantasalmi?
DEM 62 m.
Where is Rantasalmi located?
It is at 62.06667, 28.30000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rantasalmi in?
It is in Finland.

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Last updated 2025-11-28
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