Lossivatnet
Lake Remote northern lake in Nordland county
A northern Nordland lake valued for hiking and freshwater fishing, with seasonal opportunities for midnight sun and aurora viewing.
Lossivatnet is a lake in Nordland county in northern Norway. It lies well north of the Arctic Circle.
The lake is a freshwater body set in a remote northern landscape; the area is typical of coastal Norwegian interior lakes with rocky shores and boreal vegetation. Recreational use is mainly local and includes fishing and small-scale boating where access exists.
Lossivatnet is a natural lake formed by glacial and post-glacial processes common to the region. There is no widely documented built history for the lake.
Geographically it sits in northern Nordland county, in a sparsely populated area of northern Norway. The surrounding landscape is characterized by hills and coastal fjord country.
- Arctic location: Located above the Arctic Circle, the lake experiences very long summer daylight and short winter days.
How to Get to Lossivatnet #
Access is by local roads and forestry tracks typical of Nordland county; exact approach varies with season and local conditions. Travelers should plan via regional transport hubs (for example, Bodø or Narvik) and use detailed topographic maps or local guides for last-mile navigation.
Best Time to Visit Lossivatnet #
Best visited in summer for access and light; northern winters make approach difficult.
Weather & Climate near Lossivatnet #
Lossivatnet's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 13°C. Moderate rainfall (781 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
