Northern Lights Forecast for Ranua

Name: Ranua, Lapland, Finland
Address: Ranua, Lapland, Finland

Ranua, Lapland, Finland

66°0′0.0″N ⋅ 26°31′0.1″E

Aurora data last updated at 13 Jun 2026, 16:50 local time

Current local time:

Aurora activity is expected to be high between 11 PM and 2 AM in Ranua tonight. It does not get fully dark, so viewing conditions are poor even if aurora activity increases. 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 Ranua

Today at 6:00 PM

Low Activity

Cloud Cover:100%

Aurora activity

High clouds

Middle clouds

Low clouds

Fog

Aurora activity

High clouds

Middle clouds

Low clouds

Fog

Hourly aurora forecast for Ranua

Hourly aurora forecast for Ranua
Local time	Aurora activity
Tonight 6 PM	Low Activity
Tonight 9 PM	Moderate Activity
Sun 12 AM	High Activity
Sun 3 AM	Moderate Activity
Sun 6 AM	Low Activity
Sun 9 AM	Low Activity
Sun 12 PM	No activity
Sun 3 PM	No activity
Sun 6 PM	No activity
Sun 9 PM	Low Activity
Mon 12 AM	Low Activity
Mon 3 AM	Low Activity
Mon 6 AM	Low Activity
Mon 9 AM	Low Activity
Mon 12 PM	No activity
Mon 3 PM	No activity

3-Night Weather Forecast for Ranua

Tonight

Jun 13 - Jun 14

21:00
16 °C
100 percent cloud cover
00:00
15 °C
100 percent cloud cover
03:00
14 °C
100 percent cloud cover

Tomorrow night

Jun 14 - Jun 15

21:00
11 °C
100 percent cloud cover
00:00
11 °C
100 percent cloud cover
03:00
11 °C
100 percent cloud cover

Monday night

Jun 15 - Jun 16

21:00
11 °C
100 percent cloud cover
03:00
13 °C
100 percent cloud cover

Sun & Moon

Sunset

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Sunrise

—

Midnight Sun – it never gets fully dark

Current Moon

New Moon

4% illumination

Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Ranua

Long-term aurora forecast calendar with daily aurora scores, moon phases, and activity levels.
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
					13Saturday, June 13, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning crescent, 4% illumination	14Sunday, June 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination
15Monday, June 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination	16Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination	17Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% illumination	18Thursday, June 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 16% illumination	19Friday, June 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 25% illumination	20Saturday, June 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 35% illumination	21Sunday, June 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 46% illumination
22Monday, June 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination	23Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 66% illumination	24Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 75% illumination	25Thursday, June 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 83% illumination	26Friday, June 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 89% illumination	27Saturday, June 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 94% illumination	28Sunday, June 28, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination
29Monday, June 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination	30Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination	1Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination	2Thursday, July 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination	3Friday, July 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 89% illumination	4Saturday, July 4, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 82% illumination	5Sunday, July 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 74% illumination
6Monday, July 6, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Last quarter, 64% illumination	7Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Last quarter, 54% illumination	8Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Last quarter, 43% illumination	9Thursday, July 9, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination	10Friday, July 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination

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Northern Lights in Ranua

Ranua is situated in Finland's Lapland area. While not directly under the standard auroral oval, its northern location at 66.0° makes it a very reliable viewing spot. Monitor local weather carefully, as clear skies are your biggest hurdle in this prime location.

Aurora Season in Ranua

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 Ranua?

In Ranua, you usually need at least Kp 2 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 3.7 to 5.7. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.