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Lakselv Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Snow Squalls Sweep In

Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

Warmest Thursday at 1° · coldest night tonight at -11°

The short of it: Lakselv weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (30 °F) with snow showers, feeling like -6 °C (20 °F). Today’s high -1 °C (31 °F), low -11 °C (12 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.0 mm (0.00 in). Warnings in force: black ice likely. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:15 local time.

LAKSELV, Saturday. — Snow showers are the word from the Lakselv station, with a high of -1° and a low of -11°. A raw day by local measure — 2° below the November average of 1°. The wind keeps up from the NW at 18 km/h, gusting to 19 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Thursday the pick at about 1°, while tonight will be the coldest at -11°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 7.8 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Lakselv brings highs near 1°, lows of -5° and about 36 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 17°, February the coldest at -11°, and July the wettest with 59 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 4 h 3 min today, and the days are shortening by about 14 minutes each. The station stands 172 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowSnow showers-1°-7°11 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
8 PMSnow showers-1°-6°12 km/h–
9 PMSnow showers-1°-6°12 km/h–
10 PMSnow showers-1°-6°12 km/h–
11 PMSnow showers-1°-6°11 km/h–
12 AMSnow showers-1°-6°11 km/h–
1 AMSnow showers-1°-5°9 km/h–
2 AMSnow showers-1°-5°9 km/h–
3 AMSnow showers-1°-5°8 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy-1°-5°8 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°7 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°6 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°6 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°6 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear-3°-7°5 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear-4°-8°5 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy-4°-9°5 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear-5°-9°5 km/h–
1 PMClear sky-6°-10°5 km/h–
2 PMClear sky-6°-11°6 km/h–
3 PMClear sky-7°-12°7 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear-7°-12°7 km/h–
5 PMClear sky-7°-12°7 km/h–
6 PMClear sky-7°-12°7 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): snow showers, high -1°, low -11°, 1.2 cm of snow, gusts to 20 km/h. Sun up 9:02 AM, down 1:05 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-11°-1°❄ 1.2 cm20 km/h4 h 3 min
Sunday-8°-1°dry17 km/h3 h 50 min
Monday-7°-5°dry14 km/h3 h 37 min
Tuesday-5°-5°dry8 km/h3 h 24 min
Wednesday-6°-1°dry24 km/h3 h 10 min
Thursday-1°1°dry32 km/h2 h 55 min
Friday-3°1°dry33 km/h2 h 40 min

Warmest: Thursday at 1°. Wettest: Thursday, 0.4 cm of snow. Strongest gusts: Friday, 33 km/h.

The Almanac · Lakselv Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Lakselv, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
3 h 15 min
Average wind
16 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from October to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Lakselv in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Lakselv by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-11°36 mm17 km/hnone — polar night✦✦
February-4°-11°31 mm17 km/h7 h 1 min✦✦
March-1°-9°29 mm17 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦
April4°-3°30 mm14 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦
May9°2°32 mm15 km/h22 h 33 min✦✦✦
June14°6°46 mm14 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July17°9°59 mm13 km/hround the clock✦✦✦✦
August16°8°54 mm12 km/h18 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
September12°5°50 mm13 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
October5°0°47 mm15 km/h8 h 40 min✦✦
November1°-5°36 mm16 km/h3 h 15 min✦✦✦
December-1°-8°38 mm17 km/hnone — polar night✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Lakselv

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Lakselv today?

Right now it is -1 °C (30 °F) with snow showers; it feels like -6 °C (20 °F). Today’s high is -1 °C (31 °F) and tonight’s low -11 °C (12 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.3 mm (0.05 in) expected.

Will it rain in Lakselv this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 7.8 mm (0.31 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Lakselv?

Yes: black ice likely. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Lakselv?

July, with an average high of 17 °C (63 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -11 °C (12 °F). The wettest month is July, with 59 mm (2.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Lakselv?

July and August. July brings highs near 17 °C (63 °F) and about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain; August highs near 16 °C (61 °F) and 54 mm (2.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Lakselv?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AltaFinnmark65 km W1°-4°32 mm
KárášjohkaFinnmark68 km SSE-4°-13°25 mm
UtsjokiLapland80 km E-3°-10°31 mm
RypefjordFinnmark82 km NW1°-3°63 mm
HammerfestFinnmark83 km NW1°-3°63 mm
ØksfjordFinnmark101 km WNW2°-2°40 mm
ÁvanuorriFinnmark106 km N1°-3°54 mm
HonningsvågFinnmark110 km NNE2°-1°51 mm

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