Location & Surroundings
Falkesund is a channel in Kalmar, Sweden, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vaestervik, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Stockholm is about 205 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Hultsfred Airport, 48 km away.
Overview
Falkesund is sound in Sweden.
It is located in Västervik Municipality, Sweden.
Basic Data
- Country Sweden
- Located in Västervik Municipality
- Type channel (CHN)
- the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
Geography
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Coordinates
57° 39' 4" N, 16° 35' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Europe/Stockholm
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Krona (SEK)
- Phone Prefix +46
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:39
- Sunrise 07:41
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 9 h 53 min
Other channels nearby
Nearby
Weather in Falkesund
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Falkesund, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.0 C with overcast skies and a 6.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.2 to 12.0 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 173 W/m2.
Temperature
12.0 C
Wind
6.3 m/s SE (149 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 12.0 | 6.3 | 149 | 90 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.9 | 3.1 | 230 | 93 | 1,010.4 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 100 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.9 | 2.0 | 216 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 1.95 / 2.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.2 | 2.4 | 199 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 96 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.9 | 3.5 | 195 | 72 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 43 | 172.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.6 | 1.3 | 215 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 48.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.2 | 4.3 | 150 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.2 | 5.2 | 145 | 85 | 1,011.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.5 | 5.9 | 161 | 78 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 14 | 122.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.0 | 7.5 | 174 | 75 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 77.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.4 | 8.6 | 172 | 86 | 1,006.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.1 | 10.6 | 173 | 79 | 999.2 | 0.07 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 8.4 | 10.8 | 179 | 88 | 991.6 | 3.37 / 3.46 | 100 | 20.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Falkesund?
Now 12.0 C with overcast skies and a 6.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.2 to 12.0 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 173 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 Falkesund today?
Sunrise around 07:44 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 9h 47m.
What is the local time in Falkesund?
Local time is 00:39. Time zone: Europe/Stockholm (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Falkesund?
Falkesund is a channel.
What is the elevation of Falkesund?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Falkesund located?
It is at 57.65111, 16.59250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Falkesund in?
It is in Sweden.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry