About Longyearbyen, Svalbard's Climate & Weather History

Longyearbyen, in Svalbard, SJ, is home to roughly 2,400 people in the Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone at 78.2°N latitude.

In 2025, Longyearbyen recorded an average annual temperature of 26°F. The hottest temperatures reached 61°F in August; the coolest were -24°F in March. Total precipitation for the year was 21 inches, with the wettest month being September. Snowfall for the year totaled approximately 36 inches.