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Weather in Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen 🇸🇯

Current Weather in Longyearbyen

Light snow
-2°C
Feels like -6°C. Light snow.
🌬️ 10 km/h NW
💧 80% Humidity
🧭 989 hPa
👁️ 7.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 0.0
🌡️ Dew Point: -6°C
🌅 Sunrise: 09:40 AM
🌇 Sunset: 03:42 PM
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In Longyearbyen right now it is -2°C and light snow, feeling like -6°C. Relative humidity is 80%, with winds around 10 km/h, and the UV index is 0 (low). Over the next few days, temperatures in Longyearbyen range from about -14°C to 2°C.

Hourly Forecast for Longyearbyen

10:00
Heavy snow
-5°
72%
11:00
Heavy snow
-5°
73%
12:00
Heavy snow
-5°
68%
13:00
Moderate snow
-5°
48%
14:00
Light snow
-5°
30%
15:00
Light snow
-6°
24%
16:00
Light snow showers
-6°
21%
17:00
Blowing snow
-5°
22%
18:00
Blowing snow
-6°
25%
19:00
Blizzard
-6°
32%
20:00
Blizzard
-6°
32%
21:00
Blizzard
-6°
29%
22:00
Blowing snow
-6°
20%
23:00
Light snow
-7°
14%
00:00
Patchy light snow
-7°
11%
01:00
Partly Cloudy
-8°
10%
02:00
Partly Cloudy
-8°
10%
03:00
Partly Cloudy
-8°
10%
04:00
Partly Cloudy
-8°
11%
05:00
Cloudy
-11°
15%
06:00
Overcast
-12°
18%
07:00
Cloudy
-13°
15%
08:00
Overcast
-13°
19%
09:00
Overcast
-14°
23%

14-Day Forecast for Longyearbyen

Sat, Oct 17
Heavy snow Heavy snow
-3° / -7°
Sun, Oct 18
Overcast Overcast
-6° / -14°
Mon, Oct 19
Heavy snow Heavy snow
2° / -4°
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast Overcast
-1° / -12°
Wed, Oct 21
Heavy snow Heavy snow
1° / -9°
Thu, Oct 22
Fog Fog
2° / 1°
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast Overcast
2° / -1°
Sat, Oct 24
Overcast Overcast
1° / -1°
Sun, Oct 25
Light drizzle Light drizzle
3° / -1°
Mon, Oct 26
Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
1° / -4°
Tue, Oct 27
Overcast Overcast
-1° / -5°
Wed, Oct 28
Light drizzle Light drizzle
1° / -4°
Thu, Oct 29
Mist Mist
2° / 0°
Fri, Oct 30
Light freezing rain Light freezing rain
1° / -2°

Additional Forecasts for Longyearbyen

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 105.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 71.0 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 0.7 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 1.2 μg/m³

Historical Weather

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Best Time to Be Outside in Longyearbyen Today

The most comfortable window in Longyearbyen today looks like 13:00 to 16:00, when it is around -5°C. The next likely rain is around 10:00.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in Longyearbyen

What is the temperature in Longyearbyen right now?

The current temperature in Longyearbyen is -2°C (28°F), light snow (feels like -6°C).

What's the weather like in Longyearbyen right now?

Right now Longyearbyen has Light snow, humidity 80%, wind 10 km/h NW.

What is today's forecast for Longyearbyen?

Today in Longyearbyen: high -3°C, low -7°C, heavy snow. Chance of rain: 89%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Longyearbyen?

Daily highs and lows for Longyearbyen:

  • 2026-10-17: -3°C / -7°C
  • 2026-10-18: -6°C / -14°C
  • 2026-10-19: 2°C / -4°C
  • 2026-10-20: -1°C / -12°C
  • 2026-10-21: 1°C / -9°C
  • 2026-10-22: 2°C / 1°C
  • 2026-10-23: 2°C / -1°C
Is it going to rain in Longyearbyen today?

There is a 89% chance of rain in Longyearbyen today. Total expected precipitation: 8.18 mm.

What is the wind speed in Longyearbyen right now?

Wind in Longyearbyen is currently 10 km/h (6 mph) from the NW.

What is the UV index in Longyearbyen right now?

The UV index in Longyearbyen is currently 0 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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