Location & Surroundings
Launa is a shoal(s) in Norrbotten, Sweden. The nearest larger town is Haparanda, 37 km to the northeast. The national capital Stockholm is about 750 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kemi-Tornio Airport, 44 km away.
Overview
Launa is DE Sandbank in Schweden.
It is located in Norrbotten County, Sweden.
Basic Data
- Country Sweden
- Located in Norrbotten County
- Type shoal(s) (SHOL)
- a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
Geography
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Coordinates
65° 31' 52" N, 23° 49' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Europe/Stockholm
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Krona (SEK)
- Phone Prefix +46
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:05
- Sunrise 07:13
- Sunset 17:07
- Day length 9 h 54 min
Other shoal(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Launa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Launa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.4 C with overcast skies and a 9.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 5.4 to 8.2 C, max wind 11.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 22 W/m2.
Temperature
5.4 C
Wind
9.0 m/s S (167 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,012.9 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 | 5.4 | 9.0 | 167 | 82 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.8 | 11.5 | 179 | 91 | 1,007.8 | 1.57 / 1.57 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.2 | 8.7 | 225 | 84 | 1,008.9 | 1.11 / 2.67 | 100 | 22.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.0 | 6.2 | 256 | 85 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 9.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.0 | 7.2 | 225 | 82 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.5 | 9.2 | 198 | 89 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.3 | 13.7 | 185 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 87.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.8 | 17.4 | 197 | 82 | 1,007.6 | 0.08 / 0.14 | 100 | 12.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.4 | 16.4 | 205 | 94 | 1,003.6 | 4.73 / 4.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.0 | 8.7 | 227 | 85 | 1,005.5 | 3.10 / 7.98 | 99 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.2 | 12.8 | 239 | 75 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 164.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.0 | 12.3 | 253 | 74 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 43.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 6.7 | 10.0 | 284 | 70 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Launa?
Now 5.4 C with overcast skies and a 9.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 5.4 to 8.2 C, max wind 11.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 22 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 Launa today?
Sunrise around 07:13 and sunset around 17:07 (local time). Day length about 9h 54m.
What is the local time in Launa?
Local time is 12:05. Time zone: Europe/Stockholm (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Launa?
Launa is a shoal(s).
What is the elevation of Launa?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Launa located?
It is at 65.53111, 23.82361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Launa in?
It is in Sweden.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry