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Northern Lights Forecast for Sodankylä
Sodankylä, Lapland, Finland
67°25′0.1″N ⋅ 26°36′0.0″E
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Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 11 PM and 4 AM in Sodankylä 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 90% to 100%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.
Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 11 PM and 4 AM in Sodankylä 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 90% to 100%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.
Aurora Forecast for Sodankylä
Today at 9:00 PM
Low Activity
Cloud Cover:72%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Sodankylä
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Sodankylä
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Tomorrow night
Jul 10 - Jul 11
- 21 °C71 percent cloud cover
- 17 °C14 percent cloud cover
- 15 °C
11 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
Jul 11 - Jul 12
- 18 °C
77 percent cloud cover - 13 °C100 percent cloud cover
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Sunrise
— Midnight Sun – it never gets fully dark
Current Moon
Waning Crescent
30% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Sodankylä
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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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 4 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 3 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 4 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 4 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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Sodankylä Aurora Guide
Sodankylä is situated in Finland's Lapland area. Sitting at a latitude of 67.4°, it rests directly under the auroral oval. If you have dark, cloud-free skies, your chances of seeing a display are excellent.
When to see auroras in Sodankylä
The aurora season in Sodankylä 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 Sodankylä?
In Sodankylä, 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.