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Longyearbyen

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Longyearbyen month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Longyearbyen are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 5–10°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 10°C), March the coldest (average low -16°C), and September the wettest (about 67 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-8.7-13.9440.0
February-7.8-13.0500.4
March-10.9-16.2415.5
April-6.8-12.13311.0
May-1.0-4.23512.4
June4.92.43111.3
July9.96.6469.7
August8.75.3577.6
September4.00.4673.4
October-1.2-5.3460.8
November-4.8-10.0540.0
December-7.2-12.4490.0

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01 · Overview

Longyearbyen, in brief

Longyearbyen is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Longyearbyen took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Longyearbyen

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Longyearbyen

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Longyearbyen

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Longyearbyen

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Longyearbyen

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08 · Questions

Questions about Longyearbyen

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Frequently Asked Questions about Longyearbyen

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01 · Q&A

Where is Longyearbyen located and what are its coordinates?

Longyearbyen is situated in Svalbard and Jan Mayen at geographic coordinates 78.2233, 15.6469 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Longyearbyen?

Longyearbyen has a recorded population of approximately 2,368 and observes the Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone (NOK).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Longyearbyen?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Longyearbyen include no, ru, and the circulating currency is NOK.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Longyearbyen?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Longyearbyen, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.