Skoltefossen
Waterfall Remote waterfall in Finnmark, northern Norway
A waterfall in Finnmark in northern Norway set among river valleys and tundra; visitors combine hikes and seasonal northern-light viewing with landscape photography.
Skoltefossen is a waterfall in Finnmark in northern Norway. It is a natural cascade typical of the region’s rugged terrain.
The site consists of a river drop and rocky gorge and is visited for short walks and local scenery rather than organized facilities. There are no major built attractions at the site; access and trail conditions can be variable depending on season and weather.
The waterfall is a natural feature and has no recorded construction history. Its form and channel have been shaped by normal fluvial and glacial processes over geological time.
Skoltefossen sits in Finnmark county in northern Norway. The immediate landscape is subarctic and sparsely populated.
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Skoltefossen'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 17°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 23 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
