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Cities at the same latitude as
Hammerfest
Cities on the same parallel as Hammerfest
Drag to rotate · scroll or pinch to zoomUnderstanding Hammerfest's latitude
| Latitude | 70.66° N |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 7,857 km / 4,882 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 456 km / 283 mi Arctic Circle (66.56° N) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Hammerfest along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 70.66° N is about 24h 00m (midnight sun) around the summer solstice in June, while the shortest is about 0h 00m (polar night) around the winter solstice in December.
These are approximate astronomical estimates, using solar-declination equations documented by NOAA and a standard sunrise/sunset horizon of −0.833°. Twilight is not included. Terrain, altitude and actual atmospheric conditions can change observed daylight, particularly near the poles. Distances are approximate north–south distances along a meridian on a mean-radius Earth; the nearest polar circle is taken at 66.56°.
Monthly daylight estimates
Calculated for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Daylight |
|---|---|
| January | 0h 00m |
| February | 7h 10m |
| March | 11h 34m |
| April | 16h 22m |
| May | 24h 00m |
| June | 24h 00m |
| July | 24h 00m |
| August | 18h 31m |
| September | 13h 27m |
| October | 8h 57m |
| November | 3h 16m |
| December | 0h 00m |
Interactive map of Hammerfest
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Hammerfest and its global counterparts, it is important to remember that while they share identical daylight hours and similar solar angles throughout the year, their climates may differ drastically. Factors including elevation, proximity to oceans, and dominant wind patterns shape the local environment just as much as solar positioning.
The results shown here are cities located within ±0.5 degrees of Hammerfest's parallel (70.66°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Hammerfest?
Hammerfest is located at longitude 23.6809° E. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Mbuji-Mayi (Democratic Republic of the Congo), at 23.5898° E in the Southern Hemisphere.
Does this map show exact city boundaries?
No. Map markers and latitude values use city reference coordinates. They help compare locations on a parallel, but do not represent municipal boundaries.