Tonight in Svolvær
Sky and weather for this evening and night, in Norwegian time.
Right now
Too bright — wait for darkness
Live aurora data 16:27 · Solar wind Bz -0.2 nT, 359 km/s
Tonight's forecast
Low
Best around 04:00 at Sildpollneset
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.
At your location
1 slow ring = maybeGreen waves = go nowPink fast waves = storm
- 1SildpollnesetLow
Best 04:00 · 71% 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 - 2LaukvikLow
Best 18:00 · 82% cloud · Darkness 5/5
Small village on the north coast, facing the open sea to the north. Known for aurora watching.
Directions - 3GimsøyaVery 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”.
| Time | Aurora | Activity | Sky | Cloud | Rain/snow | Temp | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | Very low | Active (Kp 3.3) | Cloudy | 95% | 0.0 mm | 11° | 7 m/s(gusts 11) |
| 19:00 | Very low | Active (Kp 4.0) | Cloudy | 96% | 0.0 mm | 11° | 8 m/s(gusts 11) |
| 20:00 | Very low | Active (Kp 4.0) | Cloudy | 99% | 0.0 mm | 11° | 8 m/s(gusts 11) |
| 21:00 | Very low | Active (Kp 4.0) | Cloudy | 100% | 0.0 mm | 10° | 8 m/s(gusts 11) |
| 22:00 | Very low | Active (Kp 3.0) | Cloudy | 100% | 0.0 mm | 10° | 8 m/s(gusts 11) |
| 23:00 | Very low | Active (Kp 3.0) | Cloudy | 100% | 0.0 mm | 10° | 7 m/s(gusts 11) |
| 00:00 | Very low | Active (Kp 3.0) | Cloudy | 100% | 0.0 mm | 10° | 7 m/s(gusts 10) |
| 01:00 | Very low | Active (Kp 3.0) | Cloudy | 100% | 0.0 mm | 10° | 8 m/s(gusts 11) |
| 02:00 | Very low | Active (Kp 3.0) | Cloudy | 96% | 0.0 mm | 10° | 7 m/s(gusts 11) |
| 03:00 | Low | Active (Kp 3.0) | Cloudy | 73% | 0.0 mm | 10° | 8 m/s(gusts 11) |
| 04:00 | Very low | Moderate (Kp 2.0) | Cloudy | 82% | 0.0 mm | 10° | 9 m/s(gusts 12) |
| 05:00 | Very low | Moderate (Kp 2.0) | Cloudy | 95% | 0.0 mm | 10° | 8 m/s(gusts 13) |
| 06:00 | Very low | Moderate (Kp 2.0) | Cloudy | 99% | 0.0 mm | 11° | 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.
Next 3 nights →Weather data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Licence Aurora activity from NOAA SWPC.