Location & Surroundings
Vikbotn is a bay in Nordland, Norway, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sortland, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Oslo is about 1005 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Storkmarknes / Skagen, 22 km away.
Overview
Vikbotn is bight in Nordland, Norway.
It is located in Sortland Municipality, Norway.
Basic Data
- Country Norway
- Located in Sortland Municipality
- Type bay (BAY)
- a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Geography
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Coordinates
68° 45' 21" N, 15° 17' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1 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 00:45
- Sunrise 09:03
- Sunset 14:22
- Day length 5 h 19 min
Nearby
Weather in Vikbotn
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vikbotn, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -3.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -4.9 to -3.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 12 W/m2.
Temperature
-3.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,002.9 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | -3.5 | 1.1 | 78 | 88 | 1,002.9 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -4.6 | 1.3 | 83 | 84 | 1,002.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 12h | -4.9 | 1.2 | 93 | 82 | 1,001.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -4.8 | 1.1 | 83 | 80 | 1,001.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -4.5 | 1.1 | 82 | 78 | 1,000.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 12.2 | n/a |
| 30h | -4.8 | 1.0 | 75 | 78 | 999.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 36h | -5.5 | 0.8 | 118 | 78 | 997.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -5.4 | 1.5 | 164 | 72 | 995.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | -4.9 | 1.4 | 141 | 77 | 991.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 11.8 | n/a |
| 54h | -4.4 | 2.0 | 82 | 79 | 984.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -2.9 | 1.4 | 148 | 94 | 981.6 | 2.60 / 2.60 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -2.8 | 2.0 | 45 | 96 | 979.6 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | -2.5 | 0.3 | 105 | 92 | 986.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 98 | 7.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vikbotn?
Now -3.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -4.9 to -3.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 12 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 Vikbotn today?
Sunrise around 09:08 and sunset around 14:17 (local time). Day length about 5h 09m.
What is the local time in Vikbotn?
Local time is 00:45. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Vikbotn?
Vikbotn is a bay.
What is the elevation of Vikbotn?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Vikbotn located?
It is at 68.75577, 15.29562 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vikbotn in?
It is in Norway.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry