Kangerlussuaq vs Reykjavík

Aurora forecast comparison — updated hourly

Tonight's Verdict
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Kangerlussuaq
Peak: Sep–Mar
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🚫 Not tonight — too cloudy
Kp tonight3.0
Clouds (ECMWF)65%
Aurora probability15%
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Reykjavík
Peak: Sep–Mar
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Kp tonight3.0
Clouds (ECMWF)71%
Aurora probability13%
Head-to-Head
Metric🇬🇱 Kangerlussuaq🇮🇸 Reykjavík
Latitude67.0°N64.1°N
Kp for overhead auroraKp 1+Kp 1+
Kp for good displayKp 2+Kp 2+
Cloud cover (ECMWF)65%71%
Cloud cover (GFS)100%100%
Dark hours3.7h5.1h
Aurora probability15%13%
Solar wind speed
Bz value
Best window tonight22h (56%)00h (61%)

Highlighted cell = better value for aurora viewing

Next 3 Nights
Night🇬🇱 Kangerlussuaq🇮🇸 Reykjavík
Thu, Aug 13
65%
Kp 3.0
71%
Kp 3.0
Fri, Aug 14
96%
Kp 4.0
5%
Kp 4.0
Sat, Aug 15
13%
Kp 3.7
18%
Kp 3.7
Which should I choose?

Kangerlussuaq vs ReykjavíkWhich should I choose?

Both cities require Kp 1+ to see aurora overhead, placing them at a similar position relative to the auroral oval. Kangerlussuaq: 300+ clear nights per year — Greenland's premier aurora destination. Reykjavík: Iceland's capital — combine northern lights with Golden Circle tours.

Full Forecasts
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