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Tonight in Svolvær

Sky and weather for this evening and night, in Norwegian time.

Right now

Not now

Aurora chance 4%Cloud 56%Best spot: Laukvik

Live aurora data 17:32 · Solar wind Bz -1.1 nT, 350 km/s

Tonight's forecast

Low

Best around 18:00 at Sildpollneset · Good 18:00–04:00

Clearest sky tonight

03:00 · 73% cloud

Moon tonight

Full moon · 100%

Up all night

Bright moon: weak aurora harder to see, strong aurora still clear

Best spots tonight

Ranked by aurora chance, cloud cover and how dark each spot is. Tap a spot on the map for details.

WeakStrong
Live aurora 17:32

At your location

HighPossibleLowVery low

1 slow ring = maybeGreen waves = go nowPink fast waves = storm

  1. 1
    SildpollnesetLow

    Best 18:00 · 69% cloud · Darkness 4/5

    Small chapel on a peninsula in the fjord, a classic photo spot with mountains and water. Parking by the E10.

    Directions
  2. 2
    LaukvikLow

    Best 18:00 · 70% cloud · Darkness 5/5

    Small village on the north coast, facing the open sea to the north. Known for aurora watching.

    Directions
  3. 3
    GimsøyaVery low

    85% cloud · Darkness 5/5

    Flat, open island with wide skies and very little light. Head to the north coast near Hov for the best view.

    Directions

Weather for Svolvær centre

Hour by hour for the Svolvær area. Each spot on the map has its own weather and its own “right now”.

TimeAuroraActivitySkyCloudRain/snowTempWind
18:00Very lowModerate (Kp 2.0)
Cloudy
88%0.0 mm11°7 m/s(gusts 11)
19:00Very lowModerate (Kp 2.0)
Cloudy
93%0.0 mm11°8 m/s(gusts 11)
20:00Very lowModerate (Kp 2.0)
Cloudy
99%0.0 mm11°8 m/s(gusts 11)
21:00Very lowModerate (Kp 2.0)
Cloudy
100%0.0 mm11°8 m/s(gusts 11)
22:00Very lowModerate (Kp 2.0)
Cloudy
100%0.0 mm10°8 m/s(gusts 11)
23:00Very lowModerate (Kp 2.0)
Cloudy
100%0.0 mm10°7 m/s(gusts 11)
00:00Very lowModerate (Kp 2.0)
Cloudy
100%0.0 mm10°7 m/s(gusts 10)
01:00Very lowActive (Kp 3.0)
Cloudy
100%0.0 mm10°8 m/s(gusts 11)
02:00Very lowActive (Kp 3.0)
Cloudy
96%0.0 mm10°7 m/s(gusts 11)
03:00LowActive (Kp 3.0)
Cloudy
73%0.0 mm10°8 m/s(gusts 11)
04:00Very lowModerate (Kp 2.0)
Cloudy
82%0.0 mm10°9 m/s(gusts 12)
05:00Very lowModerate (Kp 2.0)
Cloudy
95%0.0 mm10°8 m/s(gusts 13)
06:00Very lowModerate (Kp 2.0)
Cloudy
99%0.0 mm11°8 m/s(gusts 12)

Activity shows how strong the northern lights are, based on the Kp index (0–9). In Bodø, the aurora is often visible even when activity is quiet or moderate. A clear, dark sky matters most.

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Weather data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Licence Aurora activity from NOAA SWPC.