Målselvfossen

Waterfall Large waterfall in Troms across Målselva river

Målselvfossen is a large waterfall on the Målselv river in Troms, with viewing platforms and rapids popular among photographers. Anglers visit parts of the river for salmon fishing during season.

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Målselvfossen
Målselv municipality, Troms, Norway
69.0357, 18.6527
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Free (open natural site)

Best Time to Visit Målselvfossen #

Visit in late spring to early summer when snowmelt makes the falls most impressive and days are long.

Late spring - early summer
May-Jul · 0-15°C
Snowmelt produces the strongest flows and long daylight hours make access and viewing easier (best time for seeing the falls at full force).
Summer
Jun-Aug · 5-15°C
Short, cool summers with long daylight; generally the most accessible period for hiking and viewing in safer conditions.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -20-0°C
Very cold with ice and snow; the falls and surrounding terrain can be icy and access may be difficult or hazardous.

Weather & Climate near Målselvfossen #

Climate

Målselvfossen'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 18°C. Moderate rainfall (663 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° – -5°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-13° – -4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9° – 0°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-4° – 4°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
15.8h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 10°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
21.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 15°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
9° – 18°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
23.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
7° – 16°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
17.5h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
3° – 11°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
13.0h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-2° – 4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° – -2°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° – -4°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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