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The weather in January in Svalbard

It's cold in January in Svalbard with an average temperature of -5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -10°C to a high of -3°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -15°C and -7°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Svalbard. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 6°C in 2016, Svalbard reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -24°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -29°C to a highest value of 3°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 93 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 55 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Svalbard

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Svalbard. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Svalbard New York
Average temperature -5°C 5°C
Max. temperature -3°C 11°C
Min. temperature -15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 93 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 12 days 12 days
Total snowfall 55 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 18 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Svalbard with really cold temps, averaging around -4°C during the day and nights dipping to about -9°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around -4°C, with nights around -9°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Svalbard is around -7°C, while nighttime temps are about -11°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

Check out the climate of Svalbard for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Svalbard is based on weather data from Longyearbyen. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Svalbard to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Svalbard. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Svalbard

Temperature in January in Svalbard over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Svalbard. 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.

Daily Precipitation in January in Svalbard

Total precipitation in January in Svalbard over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Svalbard

Snowfall in January in Svalbard per year

Daily UV index in January in Svalbard

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Svalbard, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Svalbard by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Svalbard. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.