Aurora forecast alert

Iceland aurora forecast Oct. 13: Kp 5.0

NOAA forecasts a global Kp 5.00 (G1) peak from 06:00–09:00 GMT on October 13 for the listed Iceland cities. This interval includes dawn, so check darkness and the live city forecast before planning a watch.

By AuroraMe Space Weather Desk Published Oct 11, 2026, 21:20 CEST Updated Oct 11, 2026, 21:20 CEST Forecast window Reykjavík: Oct 13, 06:00–09:00 GMT (Kp 5.00; includes dawn)
Aurora visibility forecast WATCH

NOAA’s Kp forecast is a planning signal. Check local darkness and the live city forecast before travelling.

Global Kp peak 5.00 NOAA forecast, 06:00–09:00 UTC; G1 level
Local window Oct 13, 06:00–09:00 GMT (Kp 5.00; includes dawn) Use the full city-specific three-hour interval
Get Premium's 72-hour forecast and aurora alerts
Download on the App Store 4.7
GET IT ON Google Play 4.8
QR code to download AuroraMe app
App Store
QR code to download AuroraMe app
Google Play
Scan with phone to download

Premium includes a 72-hour local forecast and alert updates; Free includes a 24-hour forecast.

Quick answer

NOAA forecasts Kp 5.00 from 06:00–09:00 GMT on October 13 for the listed Iceland cities. The interval includes dawn; check darkness and the live city forecast.

City forecast

City forecast — 2026-10-13

Country City Forecast window Visibility call Cloud risk
Iceland Húsavík Oct 13, 06:00–09:00 GMT (Kp 5.00; includes dawn) WATCH Check live cloud layer
Iceland Akranes Oct 13, 06:00–09:00 GMT (Kp 5.00; includes dawn) WATCH Check live cloud layer
Iceland Reykjavík Oct 13, 06:00–09:00 GMT (Kp 5.00; includes dawn) WATCH Check live cloud layer
Iceland Hafnarfjörður Oct 13, 06:00–09:00 GMT (Kp 5.00; includes dawn) WATCH Check live cloud layer
Iceland Keflavík Oct 13, 06:00–09:00 GMT (Kp 5.00; includes dawn) WATCH Check live cloud layer
Iceland Garðabær Oct 13, 06:00–09:00 GMT (Kp 5.00; includes dawn) WATCH Check live cloud layer
Where to go

Countries and cities in the aurora zone

October 12–13 watch

Iceland

HúsavíkAkranesReykjavíkHafnarfjörðurKeflavíkGarðabær
Forecast window
Reykjavík: Oct 13, 06:00–09:00 GMT (Kp 5.00; includes dawn)
Move
Use the full three-hour local interval for your city. Check local darkness and the live city forecast before deciding whether to travel.
NOAA northern hemisphere aurora forecast map
AuroraMe combines NOAA's Kp outlook with local forecast factors for city forecasts.
Plan around your city window

The listed Iceland city interval runs into dawn.

The forecast window is 06:00–09:00 GMT at Kp 5.00.

Check how much of the interval is dark at your location, then use the live city forecast before going out.

What to do

What to do — 2026-10-13

1

Use the city-specific three-hour local interval.

2

Check local darkness and the live city forecast before leaving.

3

Choose an open viewing spot away from direct lighting.

Forecast basis

Sources and live checks

NOAA SWPC’s planetary K-index forecast JSON was retrieved October 11 at 19:18 UTC. It forecasts Kp 5.00 (G1) from 06:00–09:00 UTC on October 13.