Nordland
Northern lights forecast for Narvik tonight
Narvik has inland mountains, few people and frequent clear nights — strong conditions for aurora.
Very high chance of aurora tonight in Narvik. Cloud cover is low.
Best window tonight: 23:00–01:00. No clearly better period tonight. Conditions look fairly even between 23:00 and 01:00. Skies look mostly clear throughout.
- Best window
- 23:00–01:00
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Temperature
- -1°C
- Wind
- 1 m/s
Tip: Take the cable car up or head towards Bjerkvik. Inland weather often stays drier than the coast.
Cloud cover hour by hour
Cloud cover can change through the evening. Lower percentages mean better visibility.
Moon conditions tonight
The moon is 2% lit. It stays below the horizon for the whole observation window. A moonless sky gives the best contrast for faint aurora.
- Phase
- Waxing moon
- Illuminated
- 2 %
Moon data: MET Norway
Hourly aurora chance
Based on activity, location and cloud cover.
Hours look fairly even — watch the sky throughout the window.
What decides an aurora night in Narvik
Narvik lies at about 68.4°N, inside the auroral oval, so even low activity can give visible aurora on a clear night.
The town is surrounded by mountains, and the inland weather often stays drier than on the coast. The cable car up Narvikfjellet lifts you above the town lights, and Bjerkvik and Ballangen are darker alternatives outside the centre.
Darker spots near Narvik
Places with less light and an open view, close by.
- Narvikfjellet
- Bjerkvik
- Ballangen
Frequently asked questions
Can I see the northern lights in Narvik tonight?
Very high chance of aurora tonight in Narvik. Cloud cover is low. The forecast at the top of this page has the latest numbers.
When is the best time tonight in Narvik?
Usually between 23:00–01:00 local time, but during strong activity the aurora can appear earlier or later.
Where should I go to see the aurora near Narvik?
Take the cable car up or head towards Bjerkvik. Inland weather often stays drier than the coast.
Is the forecast guaranteed?
No. Clouds, weather changes and local conditions can hide the aurora even when geomagnetic activity is high. The score here is advisory.
See also
Forecasts are advisory and based on open data sources. The northern lights can never be guaranteed.