Location & Surroundings
Sänkan is a field(s) in Ostrobothnia, Finland, at 48 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malax, 31 km to the north. The national capital Helsinki is about 325 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Vaasa Airport, 43 km away.
Basic Data
- Type field(s) (FLD)
- an open as opposed to wooded area
Geography
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Coordinates
62° 39' 58" N, 21° 40' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 48 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 02:32
- Sunrise 08:26
- Sunset 16:07
- Day length 7 h 42 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 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 6.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 92 W/m2.
Temperature
6.3 C
Wind
4.2 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 6.3 | 4.2 | 292 | 77 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.0 | 4.2 | 285 | 81 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.8 | 3.8 | 277 | 86 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.7 | 3.7 | 270 | 79 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 91.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.5 | 3.1 | 268 | 86 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 15.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.0 | 2.9 | 241 | 85 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.7 | 2.5 | 221 | 91 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.9 | 3.9 | 247 | 76 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 89.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sankan?
Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 6.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 92 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 08:26 and sunset around 16:07 (local time). Day length about 7h 41m.
What is the local time in Sankan?
Local time is 02:32. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sankan?
Sankan is a field(s).
What is the elevation of Sankan?
DEM 48 m.
Where is Sankan located?
It is at 62.66621, 21.67125 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sankan in?
It is in Finland.