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Kiruna Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Tuesday at -4° · coldest night Saturday at -14°

The short of it: Kiruna weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, -10 °C (14 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like -14 °C (7 °F). Today’s high -8 °C (17 °F), low -11 °C (12 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: hard frost. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 04:45 local time.

KIRUNA, Wednesday. — Those stepping out in Kiruna this morning will find partly cloudy skies; the afternoon should top out near -8°, the night near -11°. A raw day by local measure — 6° below the November average of -2°. Winds are light from the WSW, gusting to 7 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near -4°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -14°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 24 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Kiruna runs from -10° at night to -2° by day, with some 37 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 17°, February the coldest at -16°, and July the wettest with 99 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to May. The best months to ride in are July and June.

The sun is up 5 h 42 min today, and the days are shortening by about 9 minutes each. The station stands 473 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy-10°-14°3 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear-10°-14°3 km/h–
6 AMMostly clear-10°-15°3 km/h–
7 AMClear sky-11°-15°3 km/h–
8 AMClear sky-11°-15°3 km/h–
9 AMClear sky-11°-15°3 km/h–
10 AMClear sky-11°-15°3 km/h–
11 AMClear sky-10°-14°3 km/h–
12 PMClear sky-9°-14°3 km/h–
1 PMClear sky-9°-13°3 km/h–
2 PMClear sky-10°-14°3 km/h–
3 PMClear sky-10°-14°3 km/h–
4 PMClear sky-11°-15°3 km/h–
5 PMClear sky-11°-15°3 km/h–
6 PMClear sky-11°-15°3 km/h–
7 PMClear sky-11°-15°3 km/h–
8 PMClear sky-11°-15°3 km/h–
9 PMClear sky-11°-15°3 km/h–
10 PMClear sky-11°-15°3 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear-11°-15°3 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear-11°-15°3 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy-11°-15°3 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy-11°-15°3 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-10°-14°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): partly cloudy, high -8°, low -11°, dry, gusts to 8 km/h. Sun up 8:31 AM, down 2:13 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-11°-8°dry8 km/h5 h 42 min
Thursday-11°-7°dry8 km/h5 h 33 min
Friday-13°-10°dry10 km/h5 h 24 min
Saturday-14°-10°0.4 mm9 km/h5 h 15 min
Sunday-12°-8°4.1 mm16 km/h5 h 7 min
Monday-13°-10°0.9 mm7 km/h4 h 58 min
Tuesday-9°-4°18 mm13 km/h4 h 48 min

Warmest: Tuesday at -4°. Wettest: Tuesday, 18 mm. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 16 km/h.

The Almanac · Kiruna Month by Month

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

November in Kiruna, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 46 min
Average wind
9 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about -2°, with nights near -10°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Kiruna in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Kiruna by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-15°31 mm10 km/h3 h 11 min✦✦
February-6°-16°25 mm10 km/h7 h 38 min✦✦
March-3°-13°21 mm11 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦
April3°-7°27 mm10 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦
May8°0°50 mm12 km/h20 h 10 min✦✦
June14°5°67 mm12 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July17°9°99 mm10 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
August15°7°75 mm10 km/h17 h 20 min✦✦
September10°2°51 mm11 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦
October2°-3°38 mm11 km/h9 h 3 min✦✦✦
November-2°-10°37 mm9 km/h4 h 46 min✦✦
December-4°-13°36 mm10 km/hnone — polar night✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Kiruna

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Kiruna today?

Right now it is -10 °C (14 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like -14 °C (7 °F). Today’s high is -8 °C (17 °F) and tonight’s low -11 °C (12 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Kiruna this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 24 mm (0.93 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Kiruna?

Yes: hard frost. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Kiruna?

July, with an average high of 17 °C (63 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -16 °C (3 °F). The wettest month is July, with 99 mm (3.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Kiruna?

July and June. July brings highs near 17 °C (63 °F) and about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain; June highs near 14 °C (57 °F) and 67 mm (2.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Kiruna?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to May. Nights average below freezing in Oct–May.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TuolluvaaraNorrbotten5 km E-2°-9°38 mm
JukkasjärviNorrbotten16 km E-3°-10°38 mm
VittangiNorrbotten63 km ESE-4°-13°36 mm
MalmbergetNorrbotten78 km SSE-3°-9°48 mm
KoskullskulleNorrbotten78 km SSE-2°-9°46 mm
GällivareNorrbotten82 km SSE-2°-9°46 mm
BeisfjordNordland123 km WNW0°-5°67 mm
NarvikNordland133 km WNW2°-2°71 mm

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