Aurora Borealis in Halmstad
Sweden · 56.67°, 12.86° · geomagnetic 56.2° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Halmstad
11%
Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Halmstad needs Kp 7 to see anything at all, and tonight the forecast peaks at Kp 4.8. Short of the threshold, which is what most nights look like here.
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Updated 2026-09-08 10:36 UTC
Local aurora guide for Halmstad
Halmstad is located at 56.2° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible at this latitude when the Kp index reaches 7.
The data indicates an average of 2.5 nights per year are viable for aurora viewing in this region. This is based on historical data spanning from 2016 to 2026.
The best months for aurora viewing in Halmstad are September, November, and August. These months offer a good balance of darkness and potential aurora activity.
However, during May, June, and July, the region experiences periods without full darkness, which can impact viewing opportunities.
Halmstad has a Bortle scale rating of 4, indicating a dark sky environment. Areas classified as Bortle 4 are known for good viewing conditions.
Specific locations near Halmstad, such as 11 km north-west, are also noted as Bortle 4.
The horizon is characterized by features including hills like Ågarpaberg and Dalsberg, lakes such as Torvsjön and Stora Skärsjön, and a headland at Ringenäs.
Geographic features around Halmstad include Ågarpaberg, a hill located 5.8 km north-west. Dalsberg, another hill, is situated 8.9 km west-north-west.
The area also features Torvsjön lake, 10.6 km east-north-east, and Ringenäs, a headland 10.6 km west.
Stora Skärsjön lake is located 12.9 km east of Halmstad.
Historical records show 6 verified aurora sightings within 300 km of Halmstad between 2015 and 2016.
The region has experienced nights with significant geomagnetic activity, including Kp 7.0 on March 20, 2026, Kp 7.67 on January 20, 2026, and Kp 8.67 on January 19, 2026.
Further instances of high Kp values include Kp 7.33 on November 12, 2025, and Kp 8.67 on November 11, 2025.
Sources: Revon location dataset · Revon analysis of NOAA planetary Kp · Solar declination and hour-angle calculation · Falchi 2016 World Atlas of artificial night sky brightness · GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) · Aurorasaurus verified positive reports
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