Vuolep Sårjåsjávrre
Lake Arctic lake in Nordland within mountainous terrain
Vuolep Sårjåsjávvre is a lake in Nordland county in northern Norway. The name is Sami in origin and indicates a lake in the northern Scandinavian landscape.
The lake lies within an Arctic or sub-Arctic environment and is part of the network of lakes and mountain waterbodies used seasonally for local outdoor activities and by traditional land users.
There is no single founding event for the lake; it is a natural freshwater body and part of the regional geography.
Geographically it sits in Nordland, north of the Arctic Circle, in northern Norway at the supplied coordinates.
- Arctic location: Located north of the Arctic Circle at latitude 67.22 degrees, placing it within the Arctic environment of Norway.
How to Get to Vuolep Sårjåsjávrre #
Access typically requires travel on county roads from Bodø or Narvik and then foot travel or 4x4 on gravel tracks. Local hiking maps and information from the nearest municipal tourist office (e.g., in Bodø/Narvik) are recommended before attempting access.
Tips for Visiting Vuolep Sårjåsjávrre #
- Bring insect spray and layered clothing; Arctic weather shifts quickly even in summer.
- Respect Norwegian outdoor etiquette: leave no trace and keep dogs leashed if grazing sheep are present.
- A topographic map (1:50,000) is useful - many trails are faint and unmarked.
Best Time to Visit Vuolep Sårjåsjávrre #
Summer provides the safest and most accessible window for visiting the lake and surrounding tundra.
Weather & Climate near Vuolep Sårjåsjávrre #
Vuolep Sårjåsjávrre's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 13°C. Moderate rainfall (560 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (47 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 (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 29 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 (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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