Upper Austria: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Upper Austria runs from September to April.
Upper Austria tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Upper Austria overall: Low. Best place: Wels, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM.
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Upper Austria in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 3
- Latitude
- 48.0°–48.3°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 43.7°–44.0°
- Min Kp
- 7
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Upper Austria
The aurora season in Upper Austria usually runs from September to April.
Where the odds are best in Upper Austria
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇹LinzUpper Austria | Low latitude | 7 | 44.0° | September to April |
| 🇦🇹WelsUpper Austria | Low latitude | 7 | 43.8° | September to April |
| 🇦🇹SteyrUpper Austria | Low latitude | 7 | 43.7° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Upper Austria tonight?
Upper Austria: 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 Upper Austria?
Upper Austria: 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 Upper Austria?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Upper Austria 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 Upper Austria?
Upper Austria: 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.