Location & Surroundings
Sotku is a water in North Savo, Finland, at 116 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Iisalmi, 22 km to the southeast. The national capital Helsinki is about 410 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kajaani Airport, 69 km away.
Basic Data
- Type lake (LK)
- a large inland body of standing water
Geography
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Coordinates
63° 44' 28" N, 27° 0' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 116 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 307 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:34
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other lakes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sotku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sotku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.2 to 11.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 257 W/m2.
Temperature
11.8 C
Wind
3.8 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,024.0 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 11.8 | 3.8 | 291 | 93 | 1,024.0 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.9 | 2.8 | 288 | 93 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 93.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.2 | 2.3 | 281 | 97 | 1,032.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.0 | 1.1 | 301 | 92 | 1,035.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 15.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.5 | 0.8 | 349 | 71 | 1,037.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 256.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.4 | 1.0 | 159 | 93 | 1,039.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 79.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.5 | 1.5 | 178 | 96 | 1,040.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.3 | 1.8 | 188 | 93 | 1,038.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 12.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.3 | 2.6 | 214 | 66 | 1,036.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 255.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.0 | 1.9 | 211 | 94 | 1,034.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 63.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.3 | 1.7 | 210 | 98 | 1,034.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.1 | 1.5 | 227 | 96 | 1,033.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 11.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.3 | 2.0 | 227 | 69 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 281.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sotku?
Now 11.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.2 to 11.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 257 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 Sotku today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Sotku?
Local time is 23:34. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Sotku?
Sotku is a lake.
What is the elevation of Sotku?
DEM 116 m.
Where is Sotku located?
It is at 63.74105, 27.01189 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sotku in?
It is in Finland.