Live Data
🌡️ Current Weather in Kiruna
🌌 Aurora Forecast
🧭 Aurora Viewing Tips
- 🌃 Best viewing is between 9 PM and 2 AM
- 🌙 New moon periods offer darkest skies
- ☁️ Clear skies are essential for viewing
- 🧭 Look north for the strongest displays
- 📱 Use aurora apps for real-time predictions
- 🕐 Allow 20 minutes for eyes to adjust to darkness
Data sources: Open-Meteo (weather & clouds), NOAA SWPC (KP index). Times in local timezone. Forecasts are indicative & not guaranteed.
Seasonal Northern Lights Guide
What to expect during different months
September
- 🌡️ Cool evenings, 0-10°C
- ☀️ 12-14 hours daylight
- 🌌 Season begins, moderate activity
- 🧥 Warm jacket and layers
October
- 🌡️ First snow, -5 to 5°C
- ☀️ 8-12 hours daylight
- 🌌 Good activity, clearer skies
- 🧥 Winter jacket, warm boots
November
- 🌡️ Snow coverage, -10 to 0°C
- ☀️ 4-8 hours daylight
- 🌌 Excellent conditions
- 🧥 Full winter gear required
December
- 🌡️ Polar night begins, -15 to -5°C
- ☀️ 2-4 hours twilight
- 🌌 Peak season starts
- 🧥 Arctic clothing essential
January
- 🌡️ Coldest month, -20 to -10°C
- ☀️ 2-4 hours twilight
- 🌌 Peak season - excellent activity
- 🧥 Full arctic gear, hand warmers
February
- 🌡️ Very cold, -18 to -8°C
- ☀️ 6-8 hours daylight
- 🌌 Peak season continues
- 🧥 Full arctic gear
March
- 🌡️ Still cold, -15 to -5°C
- ☀️ 10-12 hours daylight
- 🌌 Good activity, season ending
- 🧥 Winter gear still needed
What Affects Aurora Visibility
Solar Activity (KP Index)
Higher KP values (3-9) indicate stronger aurora activity. KP 3+ is needed for good viewing in Kiruna.
Local Weather
Clear skies are crucial. Clouds, snow, and fog will block aurora visibility even during high activity.
Moon Phase
New moon provides the darkest skies. Full moon can illuminate the landscape but may reduce aurora contrast.
Light Pollution
City lights interfere with viewing. We take you to dark sky locations away from Kiruna's lights.