Kandalaksha today: weather, sun and moon
- Best time to fish 2:40–4:40 pm great day · 9/10
- Water 40 °F
- Wind · air 5 mph · 45 °F from the S, gusts 11 · overcast
- Sun 8:42 am–4:25 pm 7 h 43 min of daylight
- Moon 86% waning gibbous
- Pressure 29.96 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Major solunar period 2:42–4:42 pm today's activity: high
- Spring tides Nov 9–11 new moon
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Kandalaksha the sun rises at 8:42 am and sets at 4:25 pm: 7 h 43 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:10 am to 4:10 am and from 2:42 pm to 4:42 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. There's a light breeze from the south (5 mph). Overcast, 45 °F.
Fishing in Kandalaksha today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:42–4:42 pm
- Sunset at 4:25 pm, golden hour from 2:42 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.09 inHg in 24 h) and light onshore wind (5 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
We don't show the tide for Kandalaksha, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Tides in Kandalaksha
Tides in Kandalaksha: not available yet
There is no tide station near Kandalaksha, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Khyamruchey · 68 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Kandalaksha
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Kandalaksha: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 38.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:26 am (local time).
Weather in Kandalaksha
Now in Kandalaksha
- Low / high
- 41 / 47 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 11%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 19
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.35 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 47° | 46° | 44° | 41° | 43° | 43° | 42° | 41° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 S | 5 S | 5 S | 4 SSE | 6 SSE | 5 S | 4 SSE | 4 SE |
| Gusts | 11 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 44° 5 S
- 9:00 am 41° 4 SSE
- 12:00 pm 43° 6 SSE
- 3:00 pm 43° 5 S
- 6:00 pm 42° 4 SSE
- 9:00 pm 41° 4 SE
- 12:00 am 41° 4 SSE
- 3:00 am 40° 3 SE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 41 / 47 °F | 6 mph S | |
| Fri 30 | 36 / 43 °F | 5 mph NNE | |
| Sat 31 | 32 / 38 °F | 6 mph ESE | |
| Sun 1 | 37 / 40 °F | 5 mph S | |
| Mon 2 | 30 / 38 °F | 3 mph NNW | |
| Tue 3 | 30 / 36 °F | 13 mph NW | |
| Wed 4 | 26 / 31 °F | 11 mph NW | |
| Thu 5 | 27 / 37 °F | 8 mph W | |
| Fri 6 | 32 / 36 °F | 10 mph W | |
| Sat 7 | 27 / 34 °F | 9 mph NW | |
| Sun 8 | 28 / 35 °F | 12 mph SSE | |
| Mon 9 | 33 / 36 °F | 17 mph N | |
| Tue 10 | 28 / 32 °F | 11 mph NNW | |
| Wed 11 | 27 / 34 °F | 9 mph S |
- Fri 30 Light rain 36° / 43° 5 mph
- Sat 31 Light rain 32° / 38° 6 mph
- Sun 1 Light rain 37° / 40° 5 mph
- Mon 2 Light rain 30° / 38° 3 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 30° / 36° 13 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 26° / 31° 11 mph
- Thu 5 Snow 27° / 37° 8 mph
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+12.5 °F; normal high: 35 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:26 am (local time).
The sun in Kandalaksha
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:38 am
- Full dark 6:29 pm
- Civil dawn 7:42 am
- Civil dusk 5:25 pm
- Solar noon 12:34 pm (9° high)
- Daylight 7 h 43 min (−8 min)
- Evening golden hour 2:42 pm
- Full dark 6:29 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,727 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kandalaksha
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:10–4:10 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:42–4:42 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 11:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 2:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 5:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Kandalaksha
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Valas-Ruchey8.1 mi
- Luven’ga8.8 mi
- Nizhnyaya Kanda14 mi
- Kolvitsa16 mi
- Posëlok Rybzavoda19 mi
- Zelenoborskiy21 mi
Kandalaksha at a glance
- Town or city of about 38,431 people. Coordinates: 67.151° N, 32.413° E.
- It is 127 mi south of Murmansk, the main place in Murmansk. The sun rises 11 min earlier and sets 17 min later than in Murmansk.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about KandalakshaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Kandalaksha?
At 4:25 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kandalaksha?
At 8:46 am. First light comes at 6:41 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:10–4:10 am, Major 2:42–4:42 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kandalaksha?
Overcast, from 41 °F to 47 °F, with a light breeze from the south (5 mph) and a 11% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Kandalaksha?
The best time to visit Kandalaksha is in July: highs of 68 °F, about 13 rainy days a month and 9 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).