Weather at the lighthouse
The weather is important
for both sailors and landlubbers alike;
therefore, the lighthouse crew
has studied and reported
the weather and the wind
for more than 150 years
Lighthouse keeper's logbook
- Sjøtemperatur: 15.2 °C
- Lufttemperatur: 13.1 °C
- Bølgehøyde: approx. 1–1.5 metres
- Barometertrykk: 1015
- Vindretning: Northwest
- Sol opp/sol ned: 06:42 – 20:16
- Vindstyrke: 6 m/s
- Sikt: Good
The sun is peeking through
This morning stands in stark contrast to yesterday with strong winds, high seas, and showers. The wind has eased and at the moment there’s a light breeze from the northwest, blue skies, and 13.1 degrees in the air. The sea temperature is 15.2 degrees, the sea has settled, and visibility is good. Throughout the day the wind will vary between light and gentle breeze. First from the west, but shifting from the south this evening. It’s expected to cloud over from midday, and the air temperature probably won’t rise above 16–17 degrees.
Meteorology
Wind and clouds often roll in from the sea. That is why many of the manned coastal lighthouses have also been tasked with making regular weather observations for the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. The measuring station at Lindesnes Lighthouse was among the first to be established in 1863, and since then, the lighthouse keepers have contributed observations and measurements several times a day.
Today, reports are made four times a day on wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, air pressure, precipitation, and water temperature, as well as visual observations of cloud cover and wave height.
Lindesnes Lighthouse has a very exposed location. When storms hit with full force, wave heights can reach up to 25 meters, and with hurricane-force gusts, a person can easily be knocked over. Unfortunately, there have been accidents where visitors have been injured or swept away by waves. So please be careful and show respect for the forces of nature! All movement in the outdoor areas is at your own risk.
