Northern Lights Forecast for Ivalo

Name: Ivalo, Lapland, Finland
Address: Ivalo, Lapland, Finland

Ivalo, Lapland, Finland

68°39′35.6″N ⋅ 27°32′25.4″E

Aurora data last updated at 09 Jul 2026, 18:10 local time

Current local time:

Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 10 PM and 4 AM in Ivalo tonight. It does not get fully dark, so viewing conditions are poor even if aurora activity increases. Cloud cover around that time looks overcast at 85% to 100%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.

Aurora Forecast for Ivalo

Today at 9:00 PM

Low Activity

Cloud Cover:70%

Aurora activity

High clouds

Middle clouds

Low clouds

Fog

Aurora activity

High clouds

Middle clouds

Low clouds

Fog

Hourly aurora forecast for Ivalo

Hourly aurora forecast for Ivalo
Local time	Aurora activity
Tonight 9 PM	Low Activity
Fri 12 AM	Moderate Activity
Fri 3 AM	Moderate Activity
Fri 6 AM	Low Activity
Fri 9 AM	Low Activity
Fri 12 PM	Low Activity
Fri 3 PM	Low Activity
Fri 6 PM	Low Activity
Fri 9 PM	Moderate Activity
Sat 12 AM	Moderate Activity
Sat 3 AM	Moderate Activity
Sat 6 AM	Low Activity
Sat 9 AM	Low Activity
Sat 12 PM	Low Activity
Sat 3 PM	Low Activity
Sat 6 PM	Low Activity

3-Night Weather Forecast for Ivalo

Tonight

Jul 9 - Jul 10

21:00
16 °C
70 percent cloud cover
00:00
15 °C
100 percent cloud cover
03:00
13 °C
89 percent cloud cover

Tomorrow night

Jul 10 - Jul 11

21:00
21 °C
55 percent cloud cover
00:00
18 °C
83 percent cloud cover
03:00
17 °C
81 percent cloud cover

Saturday night

Jul 11 - Jul 12

21:00
15 °C
97 percent cloud cover
03:00
13 °C
100 percent cloud cover

Sun & Moon

Sunset

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Sunrise

—

Midnight Sun – it never gets fully dark

Current Moon

Waning Crescent

30% illumination

Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Ivalo

Long-term aurora forecast calendar with daily aurora scores, moon phases, and activity levels.
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
			9Thursday, July 9, 2026. Today. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination	10Friday, July 10, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination	11Saturday, July 11, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning crescent, 12% illumination	12Sunday, July 12, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 6% illumination
13Monday, July 13, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination	14Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination	15Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination	16Thursday, July 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination	17Friday, July 17, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 13% illumination	18Saturday, July 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 21% illumination	19Sunday, July 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 31% illumination
20Monday, July 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 41% illumination	21Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 51% illumination	22Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 60% illumination	23Thursday, July 23, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 69% illumination	24Friday, July 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 78% illumination	25Saturday, July 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 85% illumination	26Sunday, July 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 91% illumination
27Monday, July 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 96% illumination	28Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination	29Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination	30Thursday, July 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination	31Friday, July 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination	1Saturday, August 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 92% illumination	2Sunday, August 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination
3Monday, August 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 77% illumination	4Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 67% illumination	5Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 57% illumination

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Northern Lights in Ivalo

Located in the Lapland region of Finland, Ivalo is a notable destination for night sky watchers. Because it is positioned deep within the Arctic Circle at 68.7°, auroral activity is highly concentrated here. Observers here simply need to escape local light pollution and look north on a clear night.

When to see aurora borealis in Ivalo

You can spot the aurora here anytime from September to March. While the dark winter months are most popular, the autumn and spring equinoxes often bring a statistical increase in geomagnetic activity.

FAQ

What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Ivalo?

In Ivalo, you usually need at least Kp 1 to have a reasonable chance of seeing the northern lights. Lower Kp can still bring a faint aurora display low on the northern horizon, but it is less common.

This is based on magnetic latitude, and Kp index is a global geomagnetic index, so treat it as a rule of thumb, not a location-specific guarantee.

Tonight, the NOAA Kp index forecast is 3.0 to 3.8. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.