SvalbardThe climate of Longyearbyen
The current climate in Longyearbyen features temperatures ranging from a high of 8°C to a low of -9°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 0°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -15°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 Longyearbyen, Svalbard.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Longyearbyen in recent years was 18°C in July 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -28°C in March 2020.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Longyearbyen gets 865 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 288 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Longyearbyen?
If you're after warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Longyearbyen. The temperatures are too low throughout the year, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Longyearbyen
The climate table of Longyearbyen 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) | -5 | -6 | -9 | -4 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 0 | -3 | -5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -10 | -12 | -14 | -10 | -3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | -3 | -8 | -10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 93 | 78 | 57 | 73 | 69 | 23 | 39 | 78 | 91 | 66 | 122 | 76 |
| Snow (cm) | 54 | 32 | 21 | 32 | 19 | 3,0 | 0,4 | 4,1 | 14 | 31 | 32 | 45 |
| UV Index | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 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 Longyearbyen, Svalbard. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Longyearbyen
Yearly Temperature in Longyearbyen
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Longyearbyen, 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Longyearbyen
Total Yearly Precipitation in Longyearbyen
Average Snowfall per Month in Longyearbyen
Total Yearly Snowfall in Longyearbyen
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Longyearbyen
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Average weather in Longyearbyen by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Longyearbyen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.