Location & Surroundings
Suokanta is a swamp in South Karelia, Finland, at 94 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ristiina, 54 km to the northwest. The national capital Helsinki is about 175 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lappeenranta Airport, 31 km away.
Basic Data
- Type swamp (SWMP)
- a wetland dominated by tree vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
61° 2' 59" N, 27° 34' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 94 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 45 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:01
- Sunrise 07:57
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 9 h 55 min
Nearby
Weather in Suokanta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Suokanta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.5 to 7.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 239 W/m2.
Temperature
1.5 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,028.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 332 | 89 | 1,028.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.4 | 2.7 | 328 | 67 | 1,031.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 238.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.9 | 1.8 | 359 | 94 | 1,035.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 43.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.0 | 0.7 | 19 | 95 | 1,038.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.7 | 1.2 | 217 | 95 | 1,040.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.2 | 2.1 | 221 | 71 | 1,041.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 228.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.2 | 2.0 | 216 | 86 | 1,040.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 45.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.3 | 1.8 | 204 | 82 | 1,040.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 2.4 | 1.6 | 176 | 84 | 1,039.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.6 | 2.3 | 142 | 58 | 1,037.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 231.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.3 | 2.2 | 125 | 80 | 1,036.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 46.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.6 | 2.2 | 119 | 89 | 1,034.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 3.2 | 2.5 | 119 | 90 | 1,033.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 2.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Suokanta?
Now 1.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.5 to 7.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 239 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 Suokanta today?
Sunrise around 07:57 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 9h 55m.
What is the local time in Suokanta?
Local time is 16:01. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Suokanta?
Suokanta is a swamp.
What is the elevation of Suokanta?
DEM 94 m.
Where is Suokanta located?
It is at 61.04962, 27.57361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Suokanta in?
It is in Finland.