Longyearbyen in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Longyearbyen in january 2025
The weather in Longyearbyen in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 473cm
Weather at 6am
13°F
Snow showers
32% of time
27%
18%
14%
Weather at 12pm
13°F
Snow showers
31% of time
24%
21%
14%
Weather at 6pm
11°F
Snow showers
33% of time
25%
17%
14%
Weather at 3am
13°F
46%
21%
13%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Longyearbyen in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Longyearbyen in january.
The climate of Longyearbyen in january is very bad
the weather in Longyearbyen in january is quite dry (with 2.8in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 2.1in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is icy there january. Plan a sweater!. Temperatures are up to 16°F. The minimum is 9°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Longyearbyen is 13°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Longyearbyen in january with a maximum record of 38°F in 2016 and a minimum record of -25°F in 2011.
In january in Longyearbyen, the days on average last 00:00. The sun rises at 00:00 and sets at 00:00.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Longyearbyen in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 13°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 16°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 9°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 38°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -25°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | -0°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 473cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.1km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 60% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 0 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 00:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 00:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 00:00 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Longyearbyen in january 2024:
22°F to 25°F
9°F to 20°F
-5°F to 2°F
-4°F to -2°F
-16°F to -13°F
-16°F to -11°F
-11°F to 7°F
7°F to 11°F
11°F to 13°F
4°F to 7°F
-2°F to 11°F
-0°F to 4°F
-9°F to -2°F
-16°F to -9°F
-14°F to -13°F
-22°F to -13°F
-14°F to -7°F
-5°F to -2°F
-13°F to -9°F
-9°F to -7°F
-7°F to 5°F
5°F to 14°F
13°F to 20°F
20°F to 23°F
16°F to 31°F
32°F to 36°F
14°F to 22°F
13°F to 16°F
9°F to 23°F
16°F to 22°F
9°F to 16°F
Map: other cities in Norway in january
Cities near Longyearbyen:
| Spitzberg (Svalbard) in january | very bad weather |
| Svalbard in january | very bad weather |
| Edgeøya in january | very bad weather |
| Nordaustlandet in january | very bad weather |
| Hamn (Senja Island) in january | very bad weather |
| Andenes in january | very bad weather |
| Finnsnes in january | very bad weather |
| Harstad in january | very bad weather |
| Sortland in january | very bad weather |
| Straume in january | very bad weather |
| Stokmarknes in january | very bad weather |
| Narvik in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Longyearbyen
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Weather data for Longyearbyen in january:
Weather data for Longyearbyen for january 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.