Location & Surroundings
Riitaniemi is a peninsula in North Karelia, Finland, at 61 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Joensuu, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Helsinki is about 355 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Joensuu Airport, 24 km away.
Basic Data
- Type peninsula (PEN)
- an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
Geography
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Coordinates
62° 26' 44" N, 29° 35' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 61 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:20
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 17 min
Other peninsulas nearby
Nearby
Weather in Riitaniemi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riitaniemi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 12.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 248 W/m2.
Temperature
10.1 C
Wind
3.9 m/s S (177 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,028.4 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 | 10.1 | 3.9 | 177 | 91 | 1,028.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.6 | 4.7 | 181 | 80 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 248.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.0 | 4.4 | 176 | 91 | 1,021.7 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 91 | 53.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.8 | 3.3 | 194 | 95 | 1,018.7 | 0.49 / 0.76 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.3 | 4.0 | 216 | 91 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 13.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.0 | 3.4 | 210 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 116.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.9 | 1.6 | 236 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 0.29 / 0.37 | 96 | 26.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.1 | 1.9 | 274 | 96 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 8.0 | 2.8 | 244 | 86 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 9.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.3 | 6.0 | 201 | 72 | 1,004.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 186.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.8 | 5.5 | 212 | 91 | 1,001.6 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 44.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.1 | 5.6 | 204 | 93 | 997.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.4 | 8.3 | 237 | 93 | 990.4 | 0.37 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riitaniemi?
Now 10.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 12.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 248 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 Riitaniemi today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 17m.
What is the local time in Riitaniemi?
Local time is 16:20. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Riitaniemi?
Riitaniemi is a peninsula.
What is the elevation of Riitaniemi?
DEM 61 m.
Where is Riitaniemi located?
It is at 62.44543, 29.58671 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riitaniemi in?
It is in Finland.