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Friday 30 October in Alta, 00:00
Northern lights in Finnmark
Tonight's aurora chance in all 18 municipalities in Finnmark, with the Kp forecast, cloud cover and darkness.
Tonight in the largest municipalities in Finnmark
Tonight's Kp forecast is 5.0. The aurora can show where it is above the place's threshold ("Visible from"). The chance is for the two best dark hours tonight, with the cloud cover then.
| Municipality | Chance | Best at | Cloud | Dark | Visible from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta | High | 01–03 | 37 % | 11 h | Kp 2 |
| Hammerfest | Low | Cloudy | 81 % | 11 h | Kp 2 |
| Sør-Varanger | Low | Cloudy | 84 % | 11 h | Kp 2.5 |
| Vadsø | Low | 03–05 | 78 % | 11 h | Kp 2.5 |
| Porsanger | Moderate | 02–04 | 62 % | 11 h | Kp 2 |
| Nordkapp | Low | 00–02 | 70 % | 11 h | Kp 2 |
| Kautokeino | High | 01–03 | 22 % | 11 h | Kp 2.5 |
| Tana | High | 01–03 | 32 % | 11 h | Kp 2.5 |
| Karasjok | Low | Cloudy | 95 % | 11 h | Kp 2.5 |
| Båtsfjord | Moderate | 02–04 | 42 % | 11 h | Kp 2 |
Questions about the northern lights in Finnmark
Can I see the northern lights in Finnmark tonight?
Tonight 3 of the 18 municipalities in Finnmark have a high chance. It looks best in Kautokeino, with 22 % cloud cover. The chance comes from the Kp forecast, cloud cover and the hours of darkness.
Where in Finnmark is it best to see the northern lights?
The closer to the aurora oval, the lower the Kp you need. Måsøy has the lowest threshold in the county: the aurora can show there from about Kp 1.5. Pick a spot with little light and a clear view to the north.
Which Kp is needed for the northern lights in Finnmark?
About Kp 1.5–2.5 in Finnmark, depending on where you are. It is a rule of thumb; a strong aurora can be seen further south than it says.