LossivatnetLossivatnet at a Glance
About Lossivatnet
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.
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -6° | -17° | 77 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 1.9h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -6° | -17° | 63 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |
| March | Poor | -12° - -5° | -15° | 50 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 11.4h |
| April | Poor | -7° - -1° | -10° | 42 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 15.5h |
| May | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 41 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 20.5h |
| June | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 52 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 24.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 8° | 80 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 22.5h |
| August | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 7° | 80 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 17.2h |
| September | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 73 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 13.0h |
| October | Poor | -3° - 1° | -6° | 83 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.9h |
| November | Poor | -8° - -3° | -12° | 64 mm | overcast | 97% | 4.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 3.9h |
| December | - | -11° - -5° | -15° | 76 mm | - | 98% | 4.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |
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.