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SwedenSaimaa, Lauritsala water level
Lake, Saimaa, Etelä-Karjala, Finland
Right now
Low for mid-October
Surface elevation
History
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What this means
At 75.74 m, Saimaa, Lauritsala is below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.26 m below the median of 76.00 m for mid-October, based on 11 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 75.60 m (+0.14 m).
The level has held steady over the past week. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 75.68 m and 75.78 m.
Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in autumn, before winter rain and snow start the refill.
Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 76.00 m0.26 m below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 75.64 m – 76.35 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 75.60 m+0.14 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 75.68 m – 75.78 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 75.47 m – 75.90 m
Swimming and boating at Saimaa, Lauritsala
Low water changes a lake fast for boaters. Some ramps get shorter or close, docks may be moved, and rocks and sandbars that are usually well under the surface come within reach of a prop.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Saimaa
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saimaa, RistiinaLake, Saimaa | 75.77 m | Low | 71 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisävesi RakkolanjokeenRiver gauge, Hounijoki | 0.49 m³/s | Normal | 3.3 km | |
| KalliokoskenojaRiver gauge | 56.67 m | Low | 7.6 km | |
| HaapajärviLake | 43.30 m | Normal | 20 km | |
| Hounijoki, MyllymäenkoskiRiver gauge, Hounijoki | 37.28 m | Normal | 22 km | |
| Rakkolanjoki, VormuinmäkiRiver gauge, Rakkolanjoki | 38.84 m | Normal | 22 km | |
| TelkjärviLake | 34.00 m | Normal | 25 km | |
| Vuoksi, SaunarantaRiver gauge, Vuoksi | 43.15 m | Normal | 28 km | |
| Vuoksi, Imatran vl. alavesiRiver gauge, Vuoksi | 43.16 m | Normal | 29 km |
Questions and answers
How does Saimaa, Lauritsala compare with last year?
It is 0.14 m higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 75.60 m.
How often is Saimaa, Lauritsala updated?
Once a day. The source, Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke), publishes a single daily value; the latest is from Oct 15, 2026.
What is the water level of Saimaa, Lauritsala today?
On Oct 15, 2026, the surface elevation was 75.74 m. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is Saimaa, Lauritsala rising or falling?
Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Saimaa, Lauritsala normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) publishes a new reading once a day. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke), the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the CC BY 4.0. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke)
- Station code
syke:0411200- Coordinates
61.08278, 28.27500(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- N2000
- Update interval
- once a day
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0. Data from the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), CC BY 4.0; regions from Statistics Finland, CC BY 4.0
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 75.74 m | 2026-10-15 00:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke): Saimaa, Lauritsala (syke:0411200). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/finland/etela-karjala/saimaa-lauritsala
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer