Location & Surroundings
Sänkan is a field(s) in Ostrobothnia, Finland, at 14 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Korsholm, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Helsinki is about 370 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Vaasa Airport, 15 km away.
Basic Data
- Type field(s) (FLD)
- an open as opposed to wooded area
Geography
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Coordinates
63° 10' 44" N, 21° 49' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 14 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:33
- Sunrise 07:19
- Sunset 19:30
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other field(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
sv
Sänkan
Weather in Sankan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sankan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 13.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 328 W/m2.
Temperature
10.3 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,016.6 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 | 10.3 | 2.0 | 86 | 95 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.5 | 2.1 | 120 | 95 | 1,015.3 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 28 | 8.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.7 | 3.0 | 348 | 76 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 23 | 328.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.8 | 3.5 | 21 | 93 | 1,014.8 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 79 | 134.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.8 | 4.7 | 21 | 94 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.1 | 5.7 | 27 | 89 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.0 | 3.0 | 59 | 83 | 1,012.6 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 73 | 113.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.9 | 3.5 | 130 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 0.30 / 0.41 | 71 | 40.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.0 | 2.0 | 146 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.7 | 3.0 | 136 | 94 | 1,011.2 | 0.78 / 0.84 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.8 | 2.4 | 207 | 85 | 1,010.6 | 0.41 / 1.24 | 100 | 64.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.0 | 2.8 | 138 | 96 | 1,009.3 | 4.36 / 5.61 | 100 | 31.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.8 | 4.8 | 332 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 3.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sankan?
Now 10.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 13.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 328 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 Sankan today?
Sunrise around 07:19 and sunset around 19:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Sankan?
Local time is 12:33. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Sankan?
Sankan is a field(s).
What is the elevation of Sankan?
DEM 14 m.
Where is Sankan located?
It is at 63.17881, 21.83100 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sankan in?
It is in Finland.