Location & Surroundings
Rataskär is a lighthouse in Vaesterbotten, Sweden, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Holmsund, 42 km to the southwest. The national capital Stockholm is about 540 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Skelleftea Airport, 70 km away.
Basic Data
- Type lighthouse (LTHSE)
- a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
Geography
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Coordinates
64° 0' 0" N, 20° 54' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone Europe/Stockholm
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Krona (SEK)
- Phone Prefix +46
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:37
- Sunrise 07:03
- Sunset 15:36
- Day length 8 h 33 min
Nearby
Weather in Rataskar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rataskar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.4 C with overcast skies and a 11.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 9.2 C, max wind 12.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 64 W/m2.
Temperature
8.4 C
Wind
11.9 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,006.1 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 | 8.4 | 11.9 | 210 | 92 | 1,006.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.5 | 12.9 | 201 | 94 | 1,007.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.5 | 11.2 | 200 | 97 | 1,008.0 | 0.51 / 0.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.2 | 8.7 | 217 | 84 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 79 | 63.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.7 | 6.4 | 215 | 89 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.3 | 6.9 | 212 | 90 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.9 | 7.3 | 219 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.2 | 5.8 | 229 | 84 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 101.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 7.1 | 7.4 | 248 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 25.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.5 | 8.3 | 270 | 72 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 9.3 | 315 | 68 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.4 | 6.2 | 332 | 67 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 114.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.0 | 4.1 | 343 | 79 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 24.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rataskar?
Now 8.4 C with overcast skies and a 11.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 9.2 C, max wind 12.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 64 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 Rataskar today?
Sunrise around 07:03 and sunset around 15:36 (local time). Day length about 8h 33m.
What is the local time in Rataskar?
Local time is 06:37. Time zone: Europe/Stockholm (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rataskar?
Rataskar is a lighthouse.
What is the elevation of Rataskar?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Rataskar located?
It is at 64.00000, 20.90000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rataskar in?
It is in Sweden.