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Jul 9 - Jul 10
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12 percent cloud cover - 17 °C
5 percent cloud cover - 13 °C
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Northern Lights Forecast for Kajaani
Kajaani, Finland
64°13′38.3″N ⋅ 27°43′42.6″E
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Aurora activity is expected to be low between 9 PM and 7 AM in Kajaani tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks clear skies at 5% to 15%. Even with clearer skies, low activity would likely make any aurora faint.
Aurora Forecast for Kajaani
Today at 9:00 PM
Low Activity
Cloud Cover:12%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Kajaani
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Kajaani
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Tomorrow night
Jul 10 - Jul 11
- 22 °C47 percent cloud cover
- 19 °C
58 percent cloud cover - 16 °C48 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
Jul 11 - Jul 12
- 24 °C60 percent cloud cover
- 18 °C58 percent cloud cover
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30% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Kajaani
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Thursday, July 9, 2026. Today. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination | Saturday, July 11, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning crescent, 12% illumination | Sunday, July 12, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning crescent, 6% illumination | |||
Monday, July 13, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Tuesday, July 14, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Wednesday, July 15, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Thursday, July 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination | Friday, July 17, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 13% illumination | Saturday, July 18, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 21% illumination | Sunday, July 19, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 31% illumination |
Monday, July 20, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 41% illumination | Tuesday, July 21, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 51% illumination | Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 60% illumination | Thursday, July 23, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 69% illumination | Friday, July 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 78% illumination | Saturday, July 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 85% illumination | Sunday, July 26, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 91% illumination |
Monday, July 27, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 96% illumination | Tuesday, July 28, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Wednesday, July 29, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Thursday, July 30, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Friday, July 31, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Saturday, August 1, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 92% illumination | Sunday, August 2, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination |
Monday, August 3, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 77% illumination | Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Last quarter, 67% illumination | Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Last quarter, 57% illumination |
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Aurora Borealis in Kajaani, Finland
Kajaani is situated in Finland. With a latitude of 64.2°, it sits just below the Arctic Circle, putting it in an excellent position when geomagnetic activity rises. If you have dark, cloud-free skies, your chances of seeing a display are excellent.
When to Visit Kajaani
The aurora season in Kajaani is generally active from early September until late March. December through February offers the longest nights, giving you the widest daily window to spot activity.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Kajaani?
In Kajaani, you usually need at least Kp 3 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. That is around the usual Kp index threshold for Kajaani, so you might have a chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear and dark.