Location & Surroundings
Virtasalmi is a strait in Pirkanmaa, Finland, at 104 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maenttae, less than 2 km away. The national capital Helsinki is about 210 km to the south. The nearest airport is Halli Airport, 21 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
62° 1' 49" N, 24° 37' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 104 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 621 p/km²
- Built-up 12.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:05
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 20:01
- Day length 13 h 27 min
Other straits nearby
Nearby
Weather in Virtasalmi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Virtasalmi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 14.9 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 266 W/m2.
Temperature
9.6 C
Wind
4.5 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,007.2 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 9.6 | 4.5 | 312 | 90 | 1,007.2 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.9 | 3.7 | 317 | 63 | 1,009.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 20 | 266.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.0 | 1.6 | 308 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.15 / 0.27 | 57 | 154.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.8 | 1.9 | 281 | 97 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.8 | 1.0 | 301 | 83 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 32.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.8 | 0.9 | 217 | 50 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 378.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.9 | 1.7 | 159 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 176.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.2 | 2.4 | 137 | 94 | 1,009.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.5 | 1.9 | 171 | 98 | 1,007.4 | 0.93 / 0.96 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.2 | 3.3 | 259 | 73 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 100 | 213.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.6 | 4.0 | 310 | 94 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 94 | 45.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.3 | 2.4 | 326 | 93 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 8.2 | 1.9 | 331 | 82 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 34.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Virtasalmi?
Now 9.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 14.9 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 266 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 Virtasalmi today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 20:01 (local time). Day length about 13h 27m.
What is the local time in Virtasalmi?
Local time is 18:05. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Virtasalmi?
Virtasalmi is a strait.
What is the elevation of Virtasalmi?
DEM 104 m.
Where is Virtasalmi located?
It is at 62.03022, 24.63233 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Virtasalmi in?
It is in Finland.