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Northern Lights Forecast for Ivalo
Ivalo, Lapland, Finland
68°39′35.6″N ⋅ 27°32′25.4″E
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Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 10 PM and 1 AM in Ivalo tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks overcast at around 100%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.
Aurora Forecast for Ivalo
Today at 9:00 PM
Low Activity
Cloud Cover:100%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Ivalo
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Ivalo
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Tomorrow night
Aug 16 - Aug 17
- 16 °C99 percent cloud cover
- 14 °C
72 percent cloud cover - 13 °C100 percent cloud cover
Monday night
Aug 17 - Aug 18
- 15 °C97 percent cloud cover
- 10 °C
77 percent cloud cover
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10% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Ivalo
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Saturday, August 15, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 10% illumination | Sunday, August 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 17% illumination | |||||
Monday, August 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 25% illumination | Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 35% illumination | Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 44% illumination | Thursday, August 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 54% illumination | Friday, August 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 63% illumination | Saturday, August 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 72% illumination | Sunday, August 23, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 80% illumination |
Monday, August 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 87% illumination | Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 93% illumination | Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Thursday, August 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Friday, August 28, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Saturday, August 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Sunday, August 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination |
Monday, August 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 88% illumination | Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 80% illumination | Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 70% illumination | Thursday, September 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination | Friday, September 4, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 48% illumination | Saturday, September 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 37% illumination | Sunday, September 6, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning crescent, 26% illumination |
Monday, September 7, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 17% illumination | Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 9% illumination | Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Thursday, September 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Friday, September 11, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination |
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Northern Lights in Ivalo
Located in the Lapland region of Finland, Ivalo is a notable destination for night sky watchers. Because it is positioned deep within the Arctic Circle at 68.7°, auroral activity is highly concentrated here. Observers here simply need to escape local light pollution and look north on a clear night.
When to see aurora borealis in Ivalo
You can spot the aurora here anytime from September to March. While the dark winter months are most popular, the autumn and spring equinoxes often bring a statistical increase in geomagnetic activity.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Ivalo?
In Ivalo, you usually need at least Kp 1 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 2.0 to 3.0. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.