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Northern Lights Forecast for Tornio
Tornio, Finland
65°50′53.5″N ⋅ 24°8′47.8″E
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Aurora activity is expected to be high between 11 PM and 2 AM in Tornio tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks overcast at around 95%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.
Aurora Forecast for Tornio
Hourly aurora forecast for Tornio
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Tornio
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Sun & Moon
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Tornio
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Saturday, June 13, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning crescent, 4% illumination | Sunday, June 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | |||||
Monday, June 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% illumination | Thursday, June 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 16% illumination | Friday, June 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 25% illumination | Saturday, June 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 35% illumination | Sunday, June 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 46% illumination |
Monday, June 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 66% illumination | Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 75% illumination | Thursday, June 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 83% illumination | Friday, June 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 89% illumination | Saturday, June 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 94% illumination | Sunday, June 28, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination |
Monday, June 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Thursday, July 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination | Friday, July 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 89% illumination | Saturday, July 4, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 82% illumination | Sunday, July 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 74% illumination |
Monday, July 6, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Last quarter, 64% illumination | Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Last quarter, 54% illumination | Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Last quarter, 43% illumination | Thursday, July 9, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination |
Seeing the Aurora in Tornio
Tornio is situated in Finland. With a latitude of 65.8°, it sits just below the Arctic Circle, putting it in an excellent position when geomagnetic activity rises. Monitor local weather carefully, as clear skies are your biggest hurdle in this prime location.
Aurora Season in Tornio
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 Tornio?
In Tornio, 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.