The climate of Bear Island
The current climate in Bear Island features temperatures ranging from a high of 8°C to a low of -2°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 3°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 5°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Bear Island, Norway.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Bear Island in recent years was 17°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -17°C in March 2020.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Bear Island gets 676 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 225 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Bear Island?
If you're after warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Bear Island. The temperatures are too low throughout the year, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Bear Island
The climate table of Bear Island shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | -1 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -6 | -6 | -5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | -1 | -4 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 55 | 106 | 43 | 73 | 55 | 56 | 40 | 27 | 35 | 29 | 66 | 91 |
Snow (cm) | 30 | 57 | 19 | 21 | 5,9 | 1,2 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 7,2 | 25 | 59 |
UV Index | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Bear Island, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Bear Island
Yearly Temperature in Bear Island
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Bear Island, Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bear Island
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bear Island
Average Snowfall per Month in Bear Island
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bear Island
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Bear Island, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Bear Island
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Average weather in Bear Island by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bear Island. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.