Location & Surroundings
Kirknes is a point in Nordland, Norway. The nearest larger town is Sortland, 76 km to the north. The national capital Oslo is about 930 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Engeloy flyplass, Elvik, 19 km away.
Overview
Kirknes is point in Norway.
It is located in Hamarøy Municipality, Norway.
Basic Data
- Country Norway
- Located in Hamarøy Municipality
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
68° 0' 32" N, 15° 25' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Europe/Oslo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Krone (NOK)
- Phone Prefix +47
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:23
- Sunrise 08:25
- Sunset 16:59
- Day length 8 h 34 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kirknes
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kirknes, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 9.6 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 55 W/m2.
Temperature
8.7 C
Wind
5.0 m/s SE (133 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 8.7 | 5.0 | 133 | 54 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.8 | 6.0 | 153 | 67 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.4 | 5.3 | 135 | 73 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.6 | 4.6 | 119 | 77 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 55.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.5 | 5.3 | 138 | 79 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.6 | 5.5 | 121 | 76 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.1 | 6.0 | 136 | 75 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.7 | 6.2 | 124 | 76 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 75.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.7 | 5.8 | 139 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 21.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.6 | 5.1 | 117 | 76 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.3 | 7.2 | 106 | 78 | 1,004.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.4 | 1.6 | 124 | 71 | 1,006.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 43 | 69.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 8.4 | 4.1 | 139 | 68 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 5 | 20.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kirknes?
Now 8.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 9.6 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 55 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 Kirknes today?
Sunrise around 08:25 and sunset around 16:59 (local time). Day length about 8h 34m.
What is the local time in Kirknes?
Local time is 07:23. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kirknes?
Kirknes is a point.
What is the elevation of Kirknes?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Kirknes located?
It is at 68.00882, 15.42365 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kirknes in?
It is in Norway.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry