Location & Surroundings
Ruokosalmi is a strait in South Savo, Finland, at 102 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kangasniemi, 13 km to the west. The national capital Helsinki is about 230 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mikkeli Airport, 39 km away.
Basic Data
- Type strait (STRT)
- a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
Geography
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Coordinates
62° 0' 43" N, 26° 54' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 102 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 15:59
- Sunrise 07:35
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 10 h 48 min
Nearby
Weather in Ruokosalmi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruokosalmi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 9.0 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 4.6 mm. Solar peaks near 145 W/m2.
Temperature
4.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (252 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.59 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 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 252 | 87 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.0 | 1.7 | 169 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 145.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.8 | 3.7 | 85 | 84 | 1,008.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 28.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.6 | 4.8 | 100 | 90 | 1,000.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.2 | 4.7 | 123 | 97 | 993.1 | 4.57 / 4.59 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.8 | 3.6 | 105 | 97 | 987.2 | 7.83 / 12.41 | 100 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.5 | 1.2 | 173 | 99 | 984.0 | 0.00 / 7.17 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.4 | 5.5 | 349 | 93 | 986.4 | 0.00 / 3.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 2.2 | 5.3 | 349 | 96 | 992.4 | 0.00 / 1.08 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.2 | 3.9 | 347 | 90 | 999.5 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 46.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.8 | 2.7 | 39 | 92 | 1,004.6 | 0.04 / 0.31 | 100 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.2 | 2.6 | 45 | 92 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 1.5 | 3.1 | 53 | 93 | 1,010.9 | 0.08 / 0.11 | 86 | 3.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruokosalmi?
Now 4.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 9.0 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 4.6 mm. Solar peaks near 145 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ruokosalmi today?
Sunrise around 07:35 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Ruokosalmi?
Local time is 15:59. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ruokosalmi?
Ruokosalmi is a strait.
What is the elevation of Ruokosalmi?
DEM 102 m.
Where is Ruokosalmi located?
It is at 62.01192, 26.90171 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruokosalmi in?
It is in Finland.