Location & Surroundings
Vaala is a village in Kainuu, Finland with 2,567 inhabitants, at 138 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pudasjaervi, 91 km to the north. The national capital Helsinki is about 500 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pudasjarvi, 93 km away.
Also known as: Вала
Overview
Vaala is an urban area in Finland.
It is located in Finland.
Basic Data
- Country Finland
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
64° 34' 0" N, 26° 50' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 138 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 2,567
- 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 15:13
- Sunrise 08:11
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 9 h 34 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ru
Вала
Weather in Vaala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vaala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 0.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 0.8 to 3.7 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 169 W/m2.
Temperature
0.8 C
Wind
3.0 m/s N (344 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,027.5 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 344 | 89 | 1,027.5 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.7 | 3.4 | 331 | 65 | 1,032.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 169.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.3 | 1.6 | 239 | 76 | 1,035.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 35.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.5 | 4.6 | 218 | 72 | 1,036.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.4 | 6.4 | 217 | 79 | 1,034.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.4 | 7.1 | 225 | 74 | 1,033.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 160.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.7 | 7.0 | 229 | 85 | 1,033.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 30.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.1 | 6.1 | 230 | 86 | 1,033.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 3.5 | 5.0 | 221 | 90 | 1,034.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.3 | 3.6 | 216 | 76 | 1,034.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 173.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.2 | 3.5 | 204 | 84 | 1,034.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 32.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.7 | 3.5 | 184 | 78 | 1,034.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 2.9 | 4.5 | 166 | 75 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | 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 Vaala?
Now 0.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 0.8 to 3.7 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 169 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 Vaala today?
Sunrise around 08:11 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 9h 33m.
What is the local time in Vaala?
Local time is 15:13. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Vaala?
Vaala is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Vaala?
Population about 2,567.
What is the elevation of Vaala?
DEM 138 m.
Where is Vaala located?
It is at 64.56667, 26.83333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vaala in?
It is in Finland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry