Salzburg: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Salzburg runs from September to April.
Salzburg tonight
Low
Best aurora chance tonight, Salzburg: Low. Best place: Salzburg, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM. Clouds are the limit there: about 69% cover tonight.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salzburg | 22Low | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 69% | 7 |
| Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer | 19Unlikely | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 84% | 7 |
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Salzburg in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 2
- Latitude
- 47.4°–47.8°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 42.9°–43.4°
- Min Kp
- 7
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Salzburg
The aurora season in Salzburg usually runs from September to April.
Where the odds are best in Salzburg
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇹Salzburg | Low latitude | 7 | 43.4° | September to April |
| 🇦🇹Saalfelden am Steinernen MeerSalzburg | Low latitude | 7 | 42.9° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Salzburg tonight?
Salzburg: it depends on tonight's sky more than on where you are — every place here needs about Kp 7. Beyond that it takes a clear, dark sky: cloud blocks aurora at any Kp. The table at the top of this page has tonight's forecast city by city.
What Kp index is needed to see the Northern Lights in Salzburg?
Salzburg: about Kp 7 everywhere. The places on this site sit at similar geomagnetic latitudes, so the threshold is the same. Kp is a probability signal, not a guarantee — it still takes a clear, dark sky.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Salzburg?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Salzburg are typically September to April, when nights are darker and aurora viewing conditions are better.
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Salzburg?
Salzburg: geomagnetically its places are about equal — each needs about Kp 7. What decides the night is cloud and darkness: pick the clearest sky and get away from city lights.