Location & Surroundings
Västersträsket is a swamp in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kokkola, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Helsinki is about 425 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, 19 km away.
Basic Data
- Type swamp (SWMP)
- a wetland dominated by tree vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
63° 53' 10" N, 23° 11' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- 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 14:19
- Sunrise 07:50
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 10 h 48 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
sv
Västersträsket
Weather in Vasterstrasket
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vasterstrasket, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 9.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 10.6 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 259 W/m2.
Temperature
10.2 C
Wind
9.1 m/s W (293 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
997.7 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 10.2 | 9.1 | 293 | 73 | 997.7 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.3 | 9.6 | 293 | 70 | 1,002.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.6 | 7.8 | 287 | 64 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 259.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.3 | 6.1 | 290 | 67 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 81.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.6 | 4.6 | 274 | 71 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.8 | 3.9 | 244 | 72 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.6 | 3.6 | 219 | 69 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 120.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.5 | 3.1 | 138 | 86 | 1,007.1 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 100 | 32.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 4.8 | 8.7 | 62 | 95 | 1,000.6 | 8.70 / 9.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.1 | 11.4 | 46 | 95 | 993.4 | 11.31 / 20.36 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.9 | 11.3 | 38 | 96 | 990.6 | 0.00 / 8.95 | 100 | 8.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.9 | 11.7 | 31 | 97 | 989.9 | 0.00 / 4.89 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 3.8 | 11.5 | 28 | 97 | 991.2 | 0.00 / 3.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vasterstrasket?
Now 10.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 9.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 10.6 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 259 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 Vasterstrasket today?
Sunrise around 07:50 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Vasterstrasket?
Local time is 14:19. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Vasterstrasket?
Vasterstrasket is a swamp.
What is the elevation of Vasterstrasket?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Vasterstrasket located?
It is at 63.88617, 23.19157 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vasterstrasket in?
It is in Finland.