Daningen

Lake

Daningen
Daningen area (Den store Daningen), Nordland, Norway
65.3610, 14.4009

How to Get to Daningen #

Access is by regional roads and ferries that serve the Nordland coast; the nearest larger towns depend on the fjord system in question. Long-distance travel usually passes through Bodø or Mo i Rana with onward regional connections. Check local ferry timetables for island-hopping and road closures in winter.

Tips for Visiting Daningen #

  • Prepare for Arctic conditions-dress in layers and expect rapidly changing weather.
  • Bring a good camera and binoculars; the fjord and mountain scenery are dramatic and often inhabited by seabirds.
  • If planning a hike, inform local authorities or guides of intended routes; services are sparse and distances deceptive.

Best Time to Visit Daningen #

Summer is most accessible for general visitors thanks to milder weather and long daylight; winter attracts aurora hunters and experienced travelers.

Summer
June-August · 5-15°C
Midnight sun offers long hours for exploration; sea conditions are at their calmest.
Winter
December-February · -10-0°C
Short days and snow-best for aurora viewing but requires Arctic experience.

Weather & Climate near Daningen #

Climate

Daningen's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 15°C. Moderate rainfall (843 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -14°C. The wettest month with 89 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -7°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -6°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
15.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
18.6h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
21.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
19.8h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
16.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.8h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 89 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -6°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight

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