Location & Surroundings
Virta is a settlement in North Ostrobothnia, Finland, at 250 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kuusamo, 36 km to the southeast. The national capital Helsinki is about 710 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kuusamo Airport, 34 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
66° 17' 0" N, 29° 2' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 250 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:23
- Sunrise 07:32
- Sunset 16:03
- Day length 8 h 30 min
Nearby
Weather in Virta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Virta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 7.1 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 60 W/m2.
Temperature
6.3 C
Wind
3.5 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.40 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 | 3.5 | 195 | 98 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.8 | 5.2 | 179 | 85 | 1,015.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.1 | 6.1 | 152 | 87 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 59.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.7 | 4.6 | 147 | 98 | 1,008.4 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.1 | 5.9 | 155 | 90 | 1,006.9 | 0.10 / 0.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.6 | 6.1 | 153 | 93 | 1,004.4 | 1.31 / 1.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.5 | 7.0 | 171 | 89 | 1,004.0 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 100 | 8.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.4 | 5.9 | 186 | 89 | 1,006.0 | 0.52 / 1.99 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.4 | 7.3 | 180 | 87 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.8 | 7.4 | 184 | 91 | 1,005.3 | 1.57 / 1.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.2 | 6.7 | 231 | 87 | 1,006.0 | 0.94 / 2.77 | 81 | 8.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.4 | 6.7 | 230 | 87 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 6.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.0 | 5.3 | 189 | 93 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Virta?
Now 6.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 7.1 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 60 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Virta today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 16:03 (local time). Day length about 8h 31m.
What is the local time in Virta?
Local time is 12:23. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Virta?
Virta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Virta?
DEM 250 m.
Where is Virta located?
It is at 66.28333, 29.03333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Virta in?
It is in Finland.