Abisko vs Kiruna

Aurora forecast comparison — updated hourly

Tonight's Verdict
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Abisko
Peak: Sep–Mar
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Kp tonight5.7
Clouds (ECMWF)0%
Aurora probability12%
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Kiruna
Peak: Sep–Mar
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Kp tonight5.7
Clouds (ECMWF)0%
Aurora probability12%
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)0%0%
Cloud cover (GFS)11%100%
Dark hours5.4h5.6h
Aurora probability12%12%
Solar wind speed334 km/s334 km/s
Bz value+0.8 nT+0.8 nT
Best window tonight22h (0%)22h (0%)

Highlighted cell = better value for aurora viewing

Next 3 Nights
Night🇸🇪 Abisko🇸🇪 Kiruna
Fri, Apr 17
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0%
Kp 5.7
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Kp 5.7
Sat, Apr 18
✓
0%
Kp 6.0
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Kp 6.0
Sun, Apr 19
✓
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Kp 5.0
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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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