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Vaala

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Vaala is a third-order administrative division in Kainuu, Finland with 3,370 inhabitants, at 137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kajaani, 50 km to the east. The national capital Helsinki is about 495 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kajaani Airport, 45 km away.

Also known as: Vaalan Kunta · 785

Overview

Vaala is municipality in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia in Finland — FI kunta Pohjois-Pohjanmaan maakunnassa.

It is located in Kainuu, Finland.

Established in 1865-00-00.

The population is about 2,589 (2023).

It covers about 1,302 square kilometre.

Also known as: Säräisniemi, Säräisniemi (municipality)

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Basic Data

  • Country Finland
  • Located in Kainuu
  • Area 1,302 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    64° 30' 49" N, 26° 54' 50" E
  • Elevation DEM: 137 m
  • Timezone Europe/Helsinki
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,370
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Water
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +358

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Alternate Names

fi
Vaalan Kunta
lauc
785

Weather in Vaala

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vaala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.4 to 6.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 174 W/m2.

Temperature
6.3 C
Wind
5.1 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 5.1 314 73 1,018.2 - / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
6h 2.9 4.1 289 84 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 39.5 n/a
12h 2.5 4.0 264 89 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
18h 1.4 2.9 349 90 1,027.7 0.00 / 0.00 40 1.6 n/a
Tomorrow 4.3 2.5 2 58 1,032.6 0.00 / 0.00 47 173.8 n/a
30h 2.4 0.9 224 60 1,035.6 0.00 / 0.00 90 35.1 n/a
36h 2.4 5.2 218 75 1,036.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
42h 2.6 6.7 224 79 1,035.6 0.00 / 0.00 64 1.4 n/a
Monday 6.2 7.9 223 72 1,034.4 0.00 / 0.00 91 168.4 n/a
54h 4.8 8.0 221 84 1,034.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 33.9 n/a
60h 4.5 7.0 227 86 1,034.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
66h 3.9 6.0 220 89 1,034.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 1.1 n/a
Tuesday 7.1 5.2 215 77 1,034.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 174.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vaala?
Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.4 to 6.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 174 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 08:10 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 9h 34m.
What is the local time in Vaala?
Local time is 02:22. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Vaala?
Vaala is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Vaala?
Population about 3,370.
What is the elevation of Vaala?
DEM 137 m.
Where is Vaala located?
It is at 64.51363, 26.91395 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vaala in?
It is in Finland.

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Last updated 2016-05-10
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