Location & Surroundings
Bukkaskar is a pass in Vestland, Norway, at 800 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luster, 34 km to the northeast. The national capital Oslo is about 250 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sogndal / Haukasen, 11 km away.
Overview
Bukkaskar is a col.
It is located in Sogndal Municipality, Norway.
Basic Data
- Country Norway
- Located in Sogndal Municipality
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
61° 13' 46" N, 7° 0' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 800 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 23:37
- Sunrise 08:05
- Sunset 16:25
- Day length 8 h 20 min
Nearby
Weather in Bukkaskar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukkaskar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.2 to 3.4 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 96 W/m2.
Temperature
3.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,037.8 hPa
Clouds
64 %
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 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 276 | 88 | 1,037.8 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.0 | 1.0 | 253 | 95 | 1,037.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 30.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.6 | 0.2 | 8 | 95 | 1,036.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.2 | 0.4 | 13 | 93 | 1,035.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.6 | 0.6 | 73 | 85 | 1,034.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 96.4 | n/a |
| 30h | -0.7 | 1.0 | 64 | 94 | 1,034.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 52.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -1.2 | 1.0 | 53 | 93 | 1,033.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -1.2 | 0.3 | 69 | 90 | 1,031.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 1.6 | 0.1 | 55 | 78 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.7 | n/a |
| 54h | -1.0 | 0.3 | 100 | 90 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 40.5 | n/a |
| 60h | -1.7 | 0.2 | 109 | 91 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -2.4 | 0.6 | 83 | 91 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 0.1 | 0.5 | 73 | 73 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 93.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukkaskar?
Now 3.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.2 to 3.4 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 96 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 Bukkaskar today?
Sunrise around 08:05 and sunset around 16:25 (local time). Day length about 8h 20m.
What is the local time in Bukkaskar?
Local time is 23:37. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bukkaskar?
Bukkaskar is a pass.
What is the elevation of Bukkaskar?
DEM 800 m.
Where is Bukkaskar located?
It is at 61.22933, 7.00661 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukkaskar in?
It is in Norway.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry