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Akureyri Aurora Forecast

Island65.69°N, 18.13°W

Real-time aurora probability and cloud forecast for Akureyri, Iceland

NordislandWeniger touristischGeothermisch
Beste Saison

September, Oktober, November, Dezember, Januar, Februar, März, April

Polarlichttyp

Aurora Borealis (Nordlichter)

Zeitzone

Atlantic/Reykjavik

Aktuelle Polarlichtbedingungen

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Akureyri Aurora Viewing Guide

Akureyri is the capital of North Iceland, offering a quieter aurora experience than Reykjavik. Goðafoss waterfall, Lake Mývatn's geothermal wonders, and less tourist traffic make it appealing for aurora hunters.

Beste Reisezeit

September to April is aurora season. North Iceland can have different weather than the south - sometimes clearer when Reykjavik is cloudy.

Wetterbedingungen

Slightly colder than Reykjavik with temperatures from -5°C to 0°C. More continental climate means potentially clearer skies but colder conditions.

Beobachtungstipps

  • Goðafoss waterfall makes a spectacular aurora foreground
  • The geothermal areas around Mývatn offer unique aurora compositions
  • North Iceland often has different weather than the south - consider flying

Empfohlene Beobachtungsorte

Goðafoss Waterfall

The 'Waterfall of the Gods' is dramatic in any season. Aurora dancing over the frozen or flowing falls is unforgettable.

65.6833°N, 17.5500°W

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Lake Mývatn

Geothermal area with unique pseudocraters, lava formations, and the Mývatn Nature Baths. Steam adds atmosphere to aurora photos.

65.6000°N, 17.0000°W

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Akureyri is further north (65.7°N vs 64.1°N) and often less cloudy when southwest Iceland has weather systems. It's also far less touristy. However, Reykjavik offers more tour options and backup activities.

Daten bereitgestellt von NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center und Open-Meteo