Location & Surroundings
Vaaraperä is a bay in North Ostrobothnia, Finland, at 285 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kuusamo, 20 km to the west. The national capital Helsinki is about 695 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kuusamo Airport, 16 km away.
Basic Data
- Type bay (BAY)
- a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Geography
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Coordinates
66° 5' 14" N, 29° 30' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 285 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:57
- Sunrise 08:01
- Sunset 15:29
- Day length 7 h 27 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
fi
Vaaraperä
Weather in Vaarapera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vaarapera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -0.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.8 to 0.8 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 47 W/m2.
Temperature
-0.1 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NW (309 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | -0.1 | 3.8 | 309 | 93 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 0.8 | 5.7 | 340 | 91 | 1,020.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 85 | 46.6 | n/a |
| 12h | -1.8 | 3.6 | 326 | 84 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -1.5 | 1.8 | 252 | 85 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -0.2 | 4.9 | 223 | 74 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.5 | 4.7 | 256 | 97 | 1,011.1 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 98 | 8.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.7 | 5.3 | 290 | 70 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.3 | 7.9 | 291 | 71 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 0.8 | 6.4 | 311 | 73 | 1,008.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 0.4 | 6.3 | 314 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 56.1 | n/a |
| 60h | -0.5 | 6.0 | 316 | 81 | 1,014.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.2 | 6.5 | 319 | 72 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | -0.5 | 6.5 | 320 | 75 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vaarapera?
Now -0.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.8 to 0.8 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 47 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 Vaarapera today?
Sunrise around 08:01 and sunset around 15:29 (local time). Day length about 7h 28m.
What is the local time in Vaarapera?
Local time is 18:57. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Vaarapera?
Vaarapera is a bay.
What is the elevation of Vaarapera?
DEM 285 m.
Where is Vaarapera located?
It is at 66.08733, 29.50417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vaarapera in?
It is in Finland.