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Hammerfest - Northern Lights - Norwegian Fjords

Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway

Northern Lights photography conditions - combines aurora activity levels with clear skies and proper darkness for optimal viewing.

Currently

Real-time conditions
Aurora Quality
0%
Kp IndexKp 4 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation-22.6° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover81%

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Oslo
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Next opportunity
Good Chance of Aurora
Hammerfest
Wed, Feb 18 · 24:00–04:00 · 4h window
Low confidence
35%
🌌Aurora Quality62.5-69.9%
Kp Index: Kp 3 (Quiet)
Sun Elevation: -31.0° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover: 11%
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Good Chance of Aurora
Hammerfest
Wed, Feb 18 · 22:00–01:00
🌌Aurora Quality:78.2%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Hammerfest
Thu, Feb 19 · 01:00–06:00
🌌Aurora Quality:90.2-95%
Medium
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Excellent Chance of Aurora at Dawn
Hammerfest
Thu, Feb 19 · 06:00–07:00
🌌Aurora Quality:82.8%
Medium
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Hammerfest
Fri, Feb 20 · 18:00–06:00
🌌Aurora Quality:80.4-95%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Aurora at Sunrise
Hammerfest
Sat, Feb 21 · 06:00–07:00
🌌Aurora Quality:85.4%
Medium
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Hammerfest
Sat, Feb 21 · 18:00–01:00
🌌Aurora Quality:93.8-95%
Medium
+2 more windows in the next 10 days

What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast answers the question every aurora photographer asks: "Can I actually see the aurora tonight?" Unlike simple Kp forecasts, we combine NOAA's OVATION aurora model with real-time cloud cover, visibility, and darkness data to predict true viewing conditions.

The Norwegian fjords and Lofoten islands combine aurora photography with the world's most dramatic mountain scenery. From Lofoten's sharp granite peaks to Tromsø's island viewpoints, these locations offer backdrops no other aurora destination can match.

What makes Northern Norway special:

  • Dramatic backdrops - Jagged peaks rising straight from the sea create unique silhouettes
  • Coastal aurora - Beaches like Uttakleiv and Skagsanden reflect the lights on wet sand
  • Iconic locations - Reine, Hamnøy, and the red fishing cabins are world-famous compositions
  • Gulf Stream warmth - Milder temperatures than other aurora destinations at same latitude

Aurora season runs September through March. Coastal weather means conditions can change rapidly - our forecast helps you pick the right night.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
13matching hours in the next 95 hoursJump to next match
AND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time
Europe/Oslo
Aurora Quality
≥ 50.0%
Solar Elevation
≤ -8.0°
Aurora Activity
≥ 50.0%
Total Cloud Coverage
≤ 30.0%
Visibility
≥ 8000.0m
Sun, Feb 15
20:000%-23°100%100%13454m
21:000%-27°100%100%8748m
22:000%-30°99%100%20517m
23:000%-31°100%97%24134m
Mon, Feb 16
24:000%-32°100%80%24135m
01:000%-30°100%89%24134m
02:000%-28°100%94%2010m
03:000%-24°100%100%18240m
04:000%-20°100%100%16981m
05:000%-15°100%100%17315m
06:000%-9.9°100%100%17920m
07:000%-5.1°93%100%24134m
08:000%-0.45°89%100%24135m
09:000%3°89%100%24134m
10:000%5.5°77%100%24135m
11:000%6.9°77%100%24134m
12:000%7.1°77%100%24135m
13:000%6.1°49%100%24134m
14:000%3.9°100%100%24134m
15:000%0.88°100%100%24135m
16:000%-3.5°100%100%24135m
17:000%-8.2°100%100%24135m
18:000%-13°100%100%24134m
19:000%-18°100%100%24135m
20:000%-23°100%81%24134m
21:000%-27°100%100%24134m
22:000%-29°66%100%24135m
23:000%-31°66%100%24134m
Tue, Feb 17
24:000%-31°66%100%24134m
01:000%-30°89%100%24135m
02:000%-27°89%100%24135m
03:000%-24°89%100%24134m
04:000%-19°89%98%24135m
05:000%-15°89%100%24135m
06:000%-9.6°89%98%24134m
07:000%-4.7°57%99%24135m
08:000%0.06°57%81%24134m
09:000%3.3°57%60%24135m
10:000%5.8°57%29%24134m
11:000%7.3°57%78%24134m
12:000%7.5°57%85%24135m
13:000%6.4°42%5.9%24134m
14:000%4.2°42%5%24134m
15:000%1.2°42%24%24135m
16:000%-3.2°36%58%24134m
17:000%-7.9°36%97%24134m
18:000%-13°36%95%24135m
19:000%-18°36%100%24135m
20:000%-22°36%100%24134m
21:000%-26°36%99%24134m
22:000%-29°57%75%24135m
23:000%-31°57%66%24135m
Wed, Feb 18
24:0070%-31°57%11%24135m
01:0070%-30°57%19%24135m
02:0070%-27°57%20%24134m
03:0063%-23°57%29%24135m
04:0023%-19°57%50%14012m
05:000%-14°57%58%12997m
06:000%-9.2°57%65%8720m
07:000%-4.4°57%65%3446m
08:000%0.35°57%66%1388m
09:000%3.6°57%67%932m
10:000%6.2°42%67%1052m
11:000%7.6°42%67%4645m
12:000%7.8°42%53%8880m
13:000%6.8°42%83%16306m
14:000%4.6°42%93%7175m
15:000%1.5°42%92%4928m
16:000%-2.9°1.2%92%17304m
17:000%-7.6°1.2%93%24135m
18:000%-12°1.2%92%24134m
19:000%-17°49%94%24135m
20:0059%-22°49%28%24134m
21:0069%-26°49%2.6%24135m
22:0078%-29°66%2.4%24135m
23:0078%-30°66%2.4%24134m
Thu, Feb 19
24:0078%-31°66%2.4%24135m
01:0095%-29°100%2.4%24134m
02:0095%-27°100%5.6%24134m
03:0095%-23°100%8.8%24135m
04:0090%-19°100%12%24135m
05:0090%-14°100%15%22697m
06:0083%-8.9°100%18%21259m
07:000%-4°100%21%19821m
08:000%0.64°100%37%20891m
09:000%4°100%54%21962m
10:000%6.5°100%70%23032m
11:000%8°100%65%22503m
12:000%8.2°100%60%21974m
13:000%7.1°100%55%21446m
14:000%4.9°100%66%21703m
15:000%1.8°100%77%21960m
16:000%-2.5°100%88%22218m
17:000%-7.2°100%92%22857m
18:000%-12°100%95%23496m
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