- 14 °C31 percent cloud cover
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Northern Lights Forecast for Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
49°53′43.4″N ⋅ 97°8′18.6″W
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Aurora activity is expected to be low between 4 PM and 12 AM in Winnipeg tonight. Sky will be dark from 11:26 PM to 3:30 AM local time. Cloud cover around that time looks partly cloudy at 0% to 100%. Low activity and cloud cover together may make the aurora difficult to spot.
Aurora Forecast for Winnipeg
Hourly aurora forecast for Winnipeg
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Winnipeg
- 18 °C84 percent cloud cover
- 14 °C5 percent cloud cover
- 14 °C41 percent cloud cover
- 15 °C53 percent cloud cover
- 12 °C3 percent cloud cover
- 11 °C4 percent cloud cover
Sun & Moon
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Winnipeg
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Saturday, June 13, 2026. Today. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning crescent, 4% illumination | Sunday, June 14, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | |||||
Monday, June 15, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Tuesday, June 16, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Wednesday, June 17, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% illumination | Thursday, June 18, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 16% illumination | Friday, June 19, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 25% illumination | Saturday, June 20, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 35% illumination | Sunday, June 21, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 46% illumination |
Monday, June 22, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Tuesday, June 23, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 66% illumination | Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 75% illumination | Thursday, June 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 83% illumination | Friday, June 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 89% illumination | Saturday, June 27, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 94% illumination | Sunday, June 28, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination |
Monday, June 29, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Tuesday, June 30, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Wednesday, July 1, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Thursday, July 2, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination | Friday, July 3, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 89% illumination | Saturday, July 4, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 82% illumination | Sunday, July 5, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 74% illumination |
Monday, July 6, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 64% illumination | Tuesday, July 7, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 54% illumination | Wednesday, July 8, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 43% illumination | Thursday, July 9, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination |
Northern Lights in Winnipeg
Located in the Manitoba region of Canada, Winnipeg is a notable destination for night sky watchers. Situated far south at 49.9°, the auroral oval rarely reaches this area. While it takes patience and luck, catching a display from here is an unforgettable experience.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Winnipeg?
In Winnipeg, you usually need at least Kp 4 to have a reasonable chance of seeing the northern lights. Lower Kp can still bring a faint aurora display low on the northern horizon, but it is less common.
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 2.4 to 5.1. That is above the usual Kp index threshold for Winnipeg, so you have a chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.