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SwedenLammasjärvi water level
Lake, Kainuu, Finland
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Flow
- 99.0 m³/s
History
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What this means
At 163.70 m, Lammasjärvi is holding more water than usual for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 162.96 m, based on 11 years of readings, so the water level is 0.74 m above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 162.50 m, a difference of +1.20 m.
It is on the way up, by 0.07 m over the past week. The 30-day range is 163.40 m – 163.70 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
- 162.96 m0.74 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 162.52 m – 163.56 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 162.50 m+1.20 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 163.40 m – 163.70 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 162.51 m – 163.70 m
Boating and fishing at Lammasjärvi
When a lake runs high, docks and swimming areas may close for a while and floating logs become a real hazard for boats.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LentuaLake | 168.69 m | Very high | 11 km | |
| Ontojärvi, PaloniemiLake, Ontojärvi-Nurmesjärvi | 159.39 m | High | 13 km | |
| KalliojärviLake | 176.94 m | High | 25 km | |
| KellojärviLake, Kellojärvi-Korpijärvi | 162.34 m | Very high | 28 km | |
| Ontojärvi, KatermaLake, Säynäjälampi | 145 m³/s | Very high | 28 km | |
| SaunajärviLake | 195.72 m | Normal | 31 km | |
| ÄnättijärviLake | 183.37 m | High | 41 km | |
| KaitainsalmiRiver gauge | 138.54 m | Very high | 53 km |
Questions and answers
Is Lammasjärvi higher than last year?
Yes, it is 1.20 m higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 162.50 m.
How often is Lammasjärvi updated?
Once a day. The source, Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke), publishes a single daily value; the latest is from Oct 14, 2026.
What is the water level of Lammasjärvi today?
On Oct 14, 2026, the surface elevation was 163.70 m. Up 0.07 m over the last 7 days.
Is Lammasjärvi rising or falling?
Up 0.07 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Lammasjärvi normal?
Very high 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:5901900- Coordinates
64.13056, 29.55417(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 | 163.70 m | 2026-10-14 00:00 | Provisional |
Flow discharge | 99.0 m³/s | 2026-10-14 00:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke): Lammasjärvi (syke:5901900). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/finland/kainuu/lammasjarvi
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