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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 high between 10 PM and 2 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 25% to 75%. You might see the aurora if the sky is not too cloudy at the right time.
Aurora activity is expected to be high between 10 PM and 2 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 25% to 75%. You might see the aurora if the sky is not too cloudy at the right time.
Aurora Forecast for Hammerfest
Today at 8:00 PM
Moderate Activity
Cloud Cover:64%
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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
Jul 10 - Jul 11
- 16 °C
99 percent cloud cover - 15 °C78 percent cloud cover
- 15 °C100 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
Jul 11 - Jul 12
- 14 °C40 percent cloud cover
- 12 °C41 percent cloud cover
Sun & Moon
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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 Hammerfest
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thursday, July 9, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 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 5 out of 10. Waning crescent, 6% illumination | |||
Monday, July 13, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Thursday, July 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination | Friday, July 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 13% illumination | Saturday, July 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 21% illumination | Sunday, July 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 31% illumination |
Monday, July 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 41% illumination | Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 51% illumination | Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 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 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 78% illumination | Saturday, July 25, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 85% illumination | Sunday, July 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 91% illumination |
Monday, July 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 96% illumination | Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Thursday, July 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Friday, July 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Saturday, August 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 92% illumination | Sunday, August 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination |
Monday, August 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 77% illumination | Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 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 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 2.7 to 3.8. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.