Location & Surroundings
Benkan is a hill in Troms, Norway, at 250 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Narvik, 42 km to the southwest. The national capital Oslo is about 1040 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Elvenes flyplass, 12 km away.
Overview
Benkan is hill in Norway.
It is located in Lavangen Municipality, Norway.
Basic Data
- Country Norway
- Located in Lavangen Municipality
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
68° 47' 33" N, 17° 46' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 250 m
- Timezone Europe/Oslo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Krone (NOK)
- Phone Prefix +47
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:11
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 25 min
Other hills nearby
Nearby
Weather in Benkan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benkan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 8.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 154 W/m2.
Temperature
6.1 C
Wind
4.0 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,026.5 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 6.1 | 4.0 | 262 | 92 | 1,026.5 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.0 | 1.6 | 252 | 90 | 1,031.5 | 1.99 / 1.99 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.3 | 2.5 | 171 | 90 | 1,033.6 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.9 | 2.4 | 112 | 68 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 154.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.8 | 3.4 | 111 | 72 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 71.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.7 | 2.9 | 126 | 60 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.0 | 2.4 | 139 | 49 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.1 | 2.0 | 110 | 45 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 141.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.9 | 3.5 | 122 | 45 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 78.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.5 | 2.7 | 149 | 54 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.8 | 2.5 | 139 | 62 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.6 | 1.4 | 188 | 66 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 154.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.9 | 1.8 | 174 | 88 | 1,021.9 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 100 | 36.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benkan?
Now 6.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 8.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 154 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benkan today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 25m.
What is the local time in Benkan?
Local time is 02:11. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Benkan?
Benkan is a hill.
What is the elevation of Benkan?
DEM 250 m.
Where is Benkan located?
It is at 68.79242, 17.77774 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benkan in?
It is in Norway.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry