Location & Surroundings
Veltskaret is a pass in Nordland, Norway, at 140 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fauske, 8 km to the east. The national capital Oslo is about 845 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Engeloy flyplass, Elvik, 78 km away.
Overview
Veltskaret is a col.
It is located in Fauske Municipality, Norway.
Basic Data
- Country Norway
- Located in Fauske Municipality
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
67° 15' 57" N, 15° 11' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 140 m
- Timezone Europe/Oslo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Krone (NOK)
- Phone Prefix +47
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:43
- Sunrise 08:16
- Sunset 15:09
- Day length 6 h 53 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Veltskaret
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Veltskaret, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 11.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.8 to 4.6 C, max wind 11.2 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 9 W/m2.
Temperature
4.6 C
Wind
11.2 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,025.0 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
0.50 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 | 4.6 | 11.2 | 314 | 67 | 1,025.0 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.0 | 6.4 | 299 | 70 | 1,029.3 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 98 | 8.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.0 | 3.0 | 314 | 72 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.8 | 4.4 | 199 | 77 | 1,027.3 | 0.03 / 0.27 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.3 | 3.8 | 179 | 80 | 1,025.2 | 0.23 / 0.50 | 100 | 9.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.8 | 4.9 | 210 | 94 | 1,021.2 | 1.58 / 2.08 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.1 | 5.9 | 242 | 90 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 1.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.2 | 9.2 | 251 | 94 | 1,014.8 | 3.21 / 4.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 5.8 | 10.5 | 291 | 83 | 1,014.1 | 4.77 / 9.63 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.3 | 10.7 | 274 | 79 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.9 | 4.5 | 240 | 81 | 1,013.7 | 0.08 / 1.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.2 | 14.2 | 257 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 6.79 / 7.88 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 6.2 | 12.1 | 258 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Veltskaret?
Now 4.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 11.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.8 to 4.6 C, max wind 11.2 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 9 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Veltskaret today?
Sunrise around 08:16 and sunset around 15:09 (local time). Day length about 6h 53m.
What is the local time in Veltskaret?
Local time is 19:43. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Veltskaret?
Veltskaret is a pass.
What is the elevation of Veltskaret?
DEM 140 m.
Where is Veltskaret located?
It is at 67.26596, 15.19643 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Veltskaret in?
It is in Norway.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry