Location & Surroundings
Skoteskardet is a pass in Vestland, Norway, at 660 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Forde, 47 km to the north. The national capital Oslo is about 295 km to the east. The nearest airport is Forde Airport, Bringeland, 40 km away.
Overview
Skoteskardet is a col.
It is located in Høyanger Municipality, Norway.
Basic Data
- Country Norway
- Located in Høyanger 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° 1' 53" N, 5° 49' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 660 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 11:01
- Sunrise 08:24
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 9 h 55 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Skoteskardet
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Skoteskardet, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.8 to 6.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 178 W/m2.
Temperature
2.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,035.8 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 73 | 90 | 1,035.8 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.8 | 1.5 | 124 | 85 | 1,036.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.3 | 1.7 | 206 | 65 | 1,037.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 178.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.3 | 2.2 | 170 | 80 | 1,037.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 113.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.8 | 3.0 | 157 | 70 | 1,037.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.0 | 3.0 | 155 | 59 | 1,036.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.4 | 2.5 | 199 | 48 | 1,035.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 179.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.4 | 2.2 | 159 | 64 | 1,033.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 114.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 2.8 | 1.7 | 130 | 55 | 1,031.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.5 | 0.9 | 112 | 51 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.6 | 1.1 | 64 | 39 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 176.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.4 | 3.0 | 100 | 55 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 108.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 4.2 | 2.9 | 114 | 58 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Skoteskardet?
Now 2.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.8 to 6.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 178 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 Skoteskardet today?
Sunrise around 08:24 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 9h 55m.
What is the local time in Skoteskardet?
Local time is 11:01. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Skoteskardet?
Skoteskardet is a pass.
What is the elevation of Skoteskardet?
DEM 660 m.
Where is Skoteskardet located?
It is at 61.03148, 5.82151 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Skoteskardet in?
It is in Norway.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry