Longyearbyen in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Longyearbyen in december 2026
The weather in Longyearbyen in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 392.8cm
Weather at 6am
14°F
Snow showers
28% of time
24%
24%
15%
Weather at 12pm
13°F
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
26%
24%
17%
Weather at 6pm
13°F
Cloudy
26% of time
25%
24%
16%
Weather at 3am
14°F
45%
19%
14%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Longyearbyen in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Longyearbyen in december.
The climate of Longyearbyen in december is very bad
The weather in december in Longyearbyen is rather dry (with 2in of rainfall over 3 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 2.4in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is icy in this city the month of december. Do not forget to cover yourself!. Temperatures are up to 18°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 11°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Longyearbyen is 14°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Longyearbyen in december with a maximum record of 38°F in 2015 and a minimum record of -16°F in 2012.
On average, in Longyearbyen, the days of december last 00:00. Sunrise is at 00:00 and sets at 00:00.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Longyearbyen in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 14°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 11°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 38°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -16°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 0°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 392.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.49km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 60% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 00:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 00:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 00:00 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Longyearbyen in december 2025:
20°F to 23°F
18°F to 23°F
14°F to 16°F
9°F to 20°F
11°F to 14°F
14°F to 22°F
13°F to 22°F
7°F to 9°F
5°F to 7°F
7°F to 13°F
7°F to 16°F
22°F to 25°F
16°F to 27°F
25°F to 27°F
25°F to 27°F
23°F to 23°F
20°F to 22°F
14°F to 22°F
11°F to 18°F
20°F to 23°F
20°F to 25°F
29°F to 32°F
25°F to 32°F
29°F to 34°F
22°F to 29°F
14°F to 22°F
2°F to 9°F
0°F to 14°F
0°F to 5°F
-7°F to -5°F
-7°F to -5°F
Map: other cities in Norway in december
Cities near Longyearbyen:
| Spitzberg (Svalbard) in december | very bad weather |
| Svalbard in december | very bad weather |
| Edgeøya in december | very bad weather |
| Nordaustlandet in december | very bad weather |
| Hamn (Senja Island) in december | very bad weather |
| Andenes in december | very bad weather |
| Finnsnes in december | very bad weather |
| Harstad in december | very bad weather |
| Sortland in december | very bad weather |
| Straume in december | very bad weather |
| Stokmarknes in december | very bad weather |
| Narvik in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Longyearbyen
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Weather data for Longyearbyen in december:
Weather data for Longyearbyen for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Longyearbyen. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Longyearbyen can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Longyearbyen.