Krutvatnet

Lake Norwegian mountain lake in Nordland county

In Nordland, Krutvatnet sits amid rugged hills and serves anglers and hikers seeking quiet lake shores, seasonal trout fishing and backcountry walks.

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Krutvatnet
65.6975, 14.3848

How to Get to Krutvatnet #

Krutvatnet is reached by local county roads in Nordland; the nearest larger towns provide car hire and ferry links. Exact driving routes depend on the lake’s location within the county - consult local maps and the Nordland county tourism office.

Tips for Visiting Krutvatnet #

  • Midnight sun in summer makes for long hiking days; plan routes with checked timings to avoid getting caught out after dark in winter.
  • If fishing, check local licence rules with Nordland municipality - many lakes are stocked and have size/season limits.

Best Time to Visit Krutvatnet #

Summer (June-August) is the most visitor-friendly time for lakes in Nordland; winter is for experienced cold-weather adventurers.

Summer (midnight sun)
June-August · 8-18°C
Long daylight hours, ideal for hiking and fishing.
Winter
December-February · -20-0°C
Short daylight and snow; frozen surfaces are used by locals for winter travel but conditions can be extreme.

Weather & Climate near Krutvatnet #

Climate

Krutvatnet's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 15°C. Moderate rainfall (858 mm/year).

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

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

26 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -6°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

28 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° -6°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
15.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.1 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 4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.0 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 7°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
19.8h daylight

August

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

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
16.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.8h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -5°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight

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