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Svolvaer - Northern Lights - Norwegian Fjords

Svolvær, Nordland, 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 2 (Quiet)
Sun Elevation-25.4° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover100%

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Oslo
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Next opportunity
Excellent Chance of Aurora
Svolvaer
Mon, Mar 9 · 22:00–02:00 · 4h window
Low confidence
32%
🌌Aurora Quality75.7-92.8%
Kp Index: Kp 4 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation: -25.4° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover: 2%
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Svolvaer
Thu, Mar 12 · 04:00–05:00
🌌Aurora Quality:92.8%
Medium
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Excellent Chance of Aurora at Dawn
Svolvaer
Thu, Mar 12 · 05:00–06:00
🌌Aurora Quality:86.9%
Medium
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Good Chance of Aurora
Svolvaer
Fri, Mar 13 · 01:00–05:00
🌌Aurora Quality:75.7%
Low
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Good Chance of Aurora at Sunrise
Svolvaer
Fri, Mar 13 · 05:00–06:00
🌌Aurora Quality:68.8%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Svolvaer
Fri, Mar 13 · 20:00–05:00
🌌Aurora Quality:75.7-92.8%
Low

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
0matching hours in the next 95 hours
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
Wed, Mar 4
02:000%-26°100%100%44m
03:000%-22°100%100%60m
04:000%-18°83%100%67m
05:000%-13°83%100%46m
06:000%-7.2°0%100%32m
07:000%-1.5°21%100%32m
08:000%3.7°0%85%151m
09:000%8.2°21%86%345m
10:000%12°8%54%193m
11:000%14°8%70%100m
12:000%15°0%99%113m
13:000%15°8%100%172m
14:000%13°8%64%123m
15:000%10°8%70%144m
16:000%5.9°11%85%153m
17:000%1.2°14%87%24135m
18:000%-4.5°18%99%24135m
19:000%-10°20%100%23028m
20:000%-15°27%100%23044m
21:000%-20°30%100%24134m
22:000%-24°32%100%22037m
23:000%-27°31%66%22008m
Thu, Mar 5
24:000%-28°27%100%405m
01:000%-27°25%100%158m
02:000%-25°25%100%125m
03:000%-22°25%100%122m
04:000%-17°15%100%96m
05:000%-12°15%100%118m
06:000%-6.8°15%100%112m
07:000%-1.1°2.3%100%121m
08:000%4.1°2.3%100%117m
09:000%8.6°2.3%100%121m
10:000%12°4.3%100%154m
11:000%15°4.3%100%149m
12:000%16°4.3%100%177m
13:000%15°2.3%100%193m
14:000%14°2.3%100%258m
15:000%10°2.3%100%277m
16:000%6.3°15%100%252m
17:000%1.5°15%100%296m
18:000%-4.1°15%100%1811m
19:000%-9.7°15%100%358m
20:000%-15°15%100%229m
21:000%-20°15%100%266m
22:000%-24°71%100%251m
23:000%-26°71%100%381m
Fri, Mar 6
24:000%-27°71%100%318m
01:000%-27°100%100%286m
02:000%-25°100%100%381m
03:000%-22°100%100%357m
04:000%-17°100%100%283m
05:000%-12°100%100%24134m
06:000%-6.4°100%100%24134m
07:000%-0.58°71%100%24135m
08:000%4.5°71%100%24134m
09:000%9°71%100%24135m
10:000%13°71%100%23430m
11:000%15°71%100%16558m
12:000%16°71%21%23621m
13:000%16°61%5%24134m
14:000%14°61%4.9%24134m
15:000%11°61%5%24135m
16:000%6.6°21%2.7%24134m
17:000%1.8°21%4.6%24134m
18:000%-3.8°21%5%24134m
19:000%-9.4°61%78%24135m
20:000%-15°61%100%24135m
21:000%-19°61%100%24134m
22:000%-23°100%100%24134m
23:000%-26°100%100%24134m
Sat, Mar 7
24:000%-27°100%100%24135m
01:000%-27°11%100%24135m
02:000%-25°11%100%24135m
03:000%-21°11%100%24135m
04:000%-17°11%100%24134m
05:000%-12°11%100%24135m
06:000%-6°11%100%24134m
07:000%0.02°11%99%24135m
08:000%4.9°11%100%24135m
09:000%9.4°11%100%24135m
10:000%13°11%100%24135m
11:000%16°11%100%24135m
12:000%17°11%100%24135m
13:000%16°11%100%24135m
14:000%14°11%100%24135m
15:000%11°11%100%24135m
16:000%7°11%100%24135m
17:000%2.2°11%100%24135m
18:000%-3.5°11%100%24135m
19:000%-9°11%100%24135m
20:000%-14°11%100%22764m
21:000%-19°11%100%21393m
22:000%-23°11%100%20022m
23:000%-26°11%100%20433m
Sun, Mar 8
24:000%-27°11%100%20844m
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