Extremadura: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Extremadura runs from November to February.
Extremadura tonight
Unlikely
Extremadura tonight: no realistic chance of aurora anywhere.
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Extremadura in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 4
- Latitude
- 38.9°–40.0°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 31.1°–32.8°
- Min Kp
- 9
- Aurora zone
- Rare
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Extremadura
The aurora season in Extremadura usually runs from November to February.
Where the odds are best in Extremadura
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸PlasenciaExtremadura | Rare | 9 | 32.8° | September to April |
| 🇪🇸CáceresExtremadura | Rare | 9 | 32.0° | September to April |
| 🇪🇸MéridaExtremadura | Rare | 9 | 31.2° | September to April |
| 🇪🇸BadajozExtremadura | Rare | 9 | 31.1° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Extremadura tonight?
Extremadura: it depends on tonight's sky more than on where you are — every place here needs about Kp 9. 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 Extremadura?
Extremadura: about Kp 9 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 Extremadura?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Extremadura are typically November to February, when nights are darker and aurora viewing conditions are better.
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Extremadura?
Extremadura: geomagnetically its places are about equal — each needs about Kp 9. What decides the night is cloud and darkness: pick the clearest sky and get away from city lights.