Location & Surroundings
Vasikkosalmi is a strait in South Karelia, Finland, at 65 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lappeenranta, 27 km to the east. The national capital Helsinki is about 175 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lappeenranta Airport, 24 km away.
Basic Data
- Type strait (STRT)
- a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
Geography
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Coordinates
60° 57' 12" N, 27° 44' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 65 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 50 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:08
- Sunrise 07:30
- Sunset 16:14
- Day length 8 h 44 min
Other straits nearby
Nearby
Weather in Vasikkosalmi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vasikkosalmi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 8.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 129 W/m2.
Temperature
7.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s N (355 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 7.1 | 2.2 | 355 | 91 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.7 | 2.4 | 345 | 93 | 1,023.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.0 | 2.2 | 351 | 98 | 1,026.8 | 0.01 / 0.09 | 23 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.5 | 2.1 | 17 | 85 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 128.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.9 | 1.1 | 29 | 96 | 1,031.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 21.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.8 | 0.8 | 185 | 96 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.3 | 1.3 | 205 | 97 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.5 | 2.2 | 207 | 86 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 96.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.4 | 2.2 | 206 | 90 | 1,028.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.9 | 1.9 | 214 | 96 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.8 | 1.7 | 210 | 89 | 1,026.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.4 | 1.3 | 228 | 91 | 1,027.5 | 0.23 / 0.24 | 100 | 21.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 5.9 | 0.9 | 319 | 97 | 1,027.7 | 2.27 / 2.51 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vasikkosalmi?
Now 7.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 8.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 129 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 Vasikkosalmi today?
Sunrise around 07:30 and sunset around 16:14 (local time). Day length about 8h 44m.
What is the local time in Vasikkosalmi?
Local time is 03:08. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Vasikkosalmi?
Vasikkosalmi is a strait.
What is the elevation of Vasikkosalmi?
DEM 65 m.
Where is Vasikkosalmi located?
It is at 60.95323, 27.74294 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vasikkosalmi in?
It is in Finland.