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Aug 26 - Aug 27
- 10 °C
26 percent cloud cover - 8 °C18 percent cloud cover
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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 moderate between 11 PM and 12 AM in Kajaani tonight. Sky will be dark from 11 PM to 3:15 AM local time. Cloud cover around that time looks clear skies at around 5%. You should have a decent chance of seeing the aurora if skies stay this clear.
Aurora Forecast for Kajaani
Today at 3:00 AM
Low Activity
Cloud Cover:18%
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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
Aug 27 - Aug 28
- 11 °C
2 percent cloud cover - 7 °C12 percent cloud cover
- 8 °C
46 percent cloud cover
Friday night
Aug 28 - Aug 29
- 15 °C
93 percent cloud cover - 13 °C29 percent cloud cover
- 13 °C77 percent cloud cover
Sun & Moon
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Dark from 11:00 PM to 03:15 AM (4 h 15 min)
Current Moon
Full Moon
98% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Kajaani
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Today. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Thursday, August 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Friday, August 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Saturday, August 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Sunday, August 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination | ||
Monday, August 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 88% illumination | Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 80% illumination | Wednesday, September 2, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 70% illumination | Thursday, September 3, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination | Friday, September 4, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Last quarter, 48% illumination | Saturday, September 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Last quarter, 37% illumination | Sunday, September 6, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning crescent, 26% illumination |
Monday, September 7, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning crescent, 17% illumination | Tuesday, September 8, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning crescent, 9% illumination | Wednesday, September 9, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Thursday, September 10, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Friday, September 11, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Saturday, September 12, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Sunday, September 13, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination |
Monday, September 14, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 12% illumination | Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 20% illumination | Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 28% illumination | Thursday, September 17, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 37% illumination | Friday, September 18, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 47% illumination | Saturday, September 19, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Sunday, September 20, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 65% illumination |
Monday, September 21, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 74% illumination | Tuesday, September 22, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 82% 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 around 3.7. 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.