Tonight
Jul 9 - Jul 10
- 18 °C
27 percent cloud cover - 14 °C72 percent cloud cover
- 11 °C34 percent cloud cover
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Northern Lights Forecast for Salla
Salla, Lapland, Finland
66°50′2.4″N ⋅ 28°40′1.2″E
Aurora data last updated at
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Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 12 AM and 3 AM in Salla tomorrow night. Cloud cover around that time looks mostly cloudy at 35% to 70%. You might see the aurora if the sky is not too cloudy at the right time.
Aurora Forecast for Salla
Today at 9:00 PM
Low Activity
Cloud Cover:27%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Salla
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| Moderate Activity | |
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Salla
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Tomorrow night
Jul 10 - Jul 11
- 20 °C77 percent cloud cover
- 17 °C44 percent cloud cover
- 16 °C75 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
Jul 11 - Jul 12
- 20 °C
94 percent cloud cover - 18 °C100 percent cloud cover
- 16 °C100 percent cloud cover
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Sunrise
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Waning Crescent
30% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Salla
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thursday, July 9, 2026. Today. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination | Saturday, July 11, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 12% illumination | Sunday, July 12, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning crescent, 6% illumination | |||
Monday, July 13, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Thursday, July 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination | Friday, July 17, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 13% illumination | Saturday, July 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 21% illumination | Sunday, July 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 31% illumination |
Monday, July 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 41% illumination | Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 51% illumination | Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 60% illumination | Thursday, July 23, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 69% illumination | Friday, July 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 78% illumination | Saturday, July 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 85% illumination | Sunday, July 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 91% illumination |
Monday, July 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 96% illumination | Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Thursday, July 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Friday, July 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Saturday, August 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 92% illumination | Sunday, August 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination |
Monday, August 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 77% illumination | Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 67% illumination | Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 57% illumination |
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Northern Lights in Salla
Found in Lapland, Salla offers unique opportunities for aurora hunters visiting Finland. This extreme northern latitude means the northern lights are a common occurrence rather than a rare event. Monitor local weather carefully, as clear skies are your biggest hurdle in this prime location.
When to see aurora borealis in Salla
The aurora season in Salla 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 Salla?
In Salla, you usually need at least Kp 2 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 above the usual Kp index threshold for Salla, so you have a chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.