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Northern Lights Forecast for Hammerfest
Hammerfest, Norway
70°39′48.2″N ⋅ 23°40′55.6″E
Aurora data last updated at
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Aurora activity is expected to be high between 9 PM and 10 PM in Hammerfest tomorrow night. Cloud cover around that time looks partly cloudy at 35% to 45%. You should have a decent chance of seeing the aurora if skies stay this clear.
Aurora Forecast for Hammerfest
Tomorrow at 2:00 AM
High Activity
Cloud Cover:76%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Hammerfest
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Hammerfest
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Tomorrow night
Aug 27 - Aug 28
- 10 °C
37 percent cloud cover - 9 °C75 percent cloud cover
- 9 °C24 percent cloud cover
Friday night
Aug 28 - Aug 29
- 14 °C
8 percent cloud cover - 13 °C1 percent cloud cover
- 13 °C
28 percent cloud cover
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98% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Hammerfest
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Today. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Thursday, August 27, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Friday, August 28, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 8 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Saturday, August 29, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Sunday, August 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination | ||
Monday, August 31, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 88% illumination | Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 80% illumination | Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 70% illumination | Thursday, September 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination | Friday, September 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 48% illumination | Saturday, September 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 37% illumination | Sunday, September 6, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 26% illumination |
Monday, September 7, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 17% illumination | Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 9% illumination | Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Thursday, September 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Friday, September 11, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Saturday, September 12, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Sunday, September 13, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination |
Monday, September 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 12% illumination | Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 20% illumination | Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 28% illumination | Thursday, September 17, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 37% illumination | Friday, September 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 47% illumination | Saturday, September 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Sunday, September 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 65% illumination |
Monday, September 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 74% illumination | Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 82% illumination |
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Seeing the Aurora in Hammerfest
Located in Norway, Hammerfest is a notable destination for night sky watchers. Sitting at a latitude of 70.7°, it rests directly under the auroral oval. Monitor local weather carefully, as clear skies are your biggest hurdle in this prime location.
When to see aurora borealis in Hammerfest
The aurora season in Hammerfest 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 Hammerfest?
In Hammerfest, 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 around 3.7. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.