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Mushrooms in Northern Norway: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Northern Norway: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Northern Norway, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 8 out of 100. The northwest stands out today; toward the southeast and east it stays more subdued. No reliable upward trend appears in the forecast window. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 169 m and 476 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 8/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (8/100). Eases slightly after 7 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Northern Norway and FinnmarkHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan hardly any
- Feb hardly any
- Mar hardly any
- Apr hardly any
- May hardly any
- Jun few
- Jul peak
- Aug peak
- Sept few
- Oct hardly any
- Nov hardly any
- Dec hardly any
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Golden Chanterelle
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec season, rare here
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Field Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season, rare here
- May season, rare here
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Northern Norway
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Unfavourable
Moisture and temperature are subdued for now.
Typical woodland & habitat types in Northern Norway
Across 6 woodland samples in Northern Norway, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (4/6) and coniferous forest (2/6). Elevations between 169 m and 476 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in Northern Norway
Are there mushrooms in Northern Norway right now?
In Northern Norway, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Northern Norway?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
In which months are mushrooms found in Northern Norway?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Northern Norway appear mainly in these months: July and August. Most finds fall in: July and August.
Which elevation zones are covered in Northern Norway?
The analysed sites in Northern Norway fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Northern Norway?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Northern Norway: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in Northern Norway?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Northern Norway in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Northern Norway, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Nearby regions
Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
Norwegian poisons information, 24h.
- Poison helpline +47 22 59 13 00
- Emergency 112 / 113
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.