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Northern Lights Forecast for Hammerfest
Hammerfest, Norway
70°39′48.2″N ⋅ 23°40′55.6″E
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Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 11 PM and 5 AM in Hammerfest tonight. It does not get fully dark, so viewing conditions are poor even if aurora activity increases. Cloud cover around that time looks partly cloudy at 5% to 75%. You should have a decent chance of seeing the aurora if skies stay this clear.
Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 11 PM and 5 AM in Hammerfest tonight. It does not get fully dark, so viewing conditions are poor even if aurora activity increases. Cloud cover around that time looks partly cloudy at 5% to 75%. You should have a decent chance of seeing the aurora if skies stay this clear.
Aurora Forecast for Hammerfest
Today at 11:00 PM
Moderate Activity
Cloud Cover:17%
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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
May 22 - May 23
- 13 °C85 percent cloud cover
- 9 °C
90 percent cloud cover - 9 °C100 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
May 23 - May 24
- 9 °C
100 percent cloud cover - 9 °C98 percent cloud cover
- 8 °C100 percent cloud cover
Sun & Moon
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Sunrise
— Midnight Sun – it never gets fully dark
Current Moon
First Quarter
32% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Hammerfest
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thursday, May 21, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 29% illumination | Friday, May 22, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 40% illumination | Saturday, May 23, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 50% illumination | Sunday, May 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 61% illumination | |||
Monday, May 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 71% illumination | Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 79% illumination | Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 87% illumination | Thursday, May 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 93% illumination | Friday, May 29, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Saturday, May 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Sunday, May 31, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination |
Monday, June 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 96% illumination | Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 91% illumination | Thursday, June 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination | Friday, June 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 78% illumination | Saturday, June 6, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 69% illumination | Sunday, June 7, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination |
Monday, June 8, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 49% illumination | Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 39% illumination | Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 28% illumination | Thursday, June 11, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 8 out of 10. Waning crescent, 19% illumination | Friday, June 12, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waning crescent, 10% illumination | Saturday, June 13, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning crescent, 4% illumination | Sunday, June 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination |
Monday, June 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% 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 2.7. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.