Abisko vs Kiruna

Aurora forecast comparison — updated hourly

Tonight's Verdict
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Abisko
Peak: Sep–Mar
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☀️ Too bright — midnight sun
Kp tonight3.7
Clouds (ECMWF)100%
Aurora probability1%
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Kiruna
Peak: Sep–Mar
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☀️ Too bright — midnight sun
Kp tonight3.7
Clouds (ECMWF)100%
Aurora probability1%
Head-to-Head
Metric🇸🇪 Abisko🇸🇪 Kiruna
Latitude68.3°N67.9°N
Kp for overhead auroraKp 1+Kp 1+
Kp for good displayKp 3+Kp 3+
Cloud cover (ECMWF)100%100%
Cloud cover (GFS)100%100%
Dark hours––
Aurora probability1%1%
Solar wind speed416 km/s416 km/s
Bz value+4.2 nT+4.2 nT
Best window tonight22h (100%)22h (100%)

Highlighted cell = better value for aurora viewing

Next 3 Nights
Night🇸🇪 Abisko🇸🇪 Kiruna
Thu, May 14
✗
100%
Kp 3.7
✗
100%
Kp 3.7
Fri, May 15
✓
13%
Kp 5.7
✓
29%
Kp 5.7
Sat, May 16
✗
85%
Kp 5.0
✗
100%
Kp 5.0
Which should I choose?

Abisko vs Kiruna — Which should I choose?

Both cities require Kp 1+ to see aurora overhead, placing them at a similar position relative to the auroral oval. Abisko: Home to Aurora Sky Station — among Scandinavia's clearest and driest skies. Kiruna: Sweden's northernmost city — world-class aurora tours and dog-sled safaris.

Full Forecasts
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