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Northern Lights Forecast for Akureyri
Akureyri, Iceland
65°41′18.6″N ⋅ 18°7′34.3″W
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Aurora activity is expected to be high between 10 PM and 2 AM in Akureyri tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks overcast at around 95%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.
Aurora Forecast for Akureyri
Today at 6:00 PM
Low Activity
Cloud Cover:84%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Akureyri
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Akureyri
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Tomorrow night
Jul 10 - Jul 11
- 13 °C39 percent cloud cover
- 11 °C
73 percent cloud cover - 9 °C72 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
Jul 11 - Jul 12
- 16 °C
94 percent cloud cover - 15 °C91 percent cloud cover
- 14 °C93 percent cloud cover
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30% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Akureyri
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Thursday, July 9, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination | Saturday, July 11, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning crescent, 12% illumination | Sunday, July 12, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning crescent, 6% illumination | |||
Monday, July 13, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Thursday, July 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination | Friday, July 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 13% illumination | Saturday, July 18, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 21% illumination | Sunday, July 19, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 31% illumination |
Monday, July 20, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 41% illumination | Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 51% illumination | Wednesday, July 22, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. First quarter, 60% illumination | Thursday, July 23, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 69% illumination | Friday, July 24, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 78% illumination | Saturday, July 25, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 85% illumination | Sunday, July 26, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 91% illumination |
Monday, July 27, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 96% illumination | Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Thursday, July 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Friday, July 31, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Saturday, August 1, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 92% illumination | Sunday, August 2, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination |
Monday, August 3, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 77% illumination | Tuesday, August 4, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Last quarter, 67% illumination | Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Last quarter, 57% illumination |
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Seeing the Aurora in Akureyri
Akureyri is situated in Iceland. While not directly under the standard auroral oval, its northern location at 65.7° makes it a very reliable viewing spot. If you have dark, cloud-free skies, your chances of seeing a display are excellent.
When to Visit Akureyri
The aurora season in Akureyri 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 Akureyri?
In Akureyri, even quiet geomagnetic conditions can be enough for aurora overhead.
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 2.6 to 3.8. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.