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Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Jan Mayen · Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Olonkinbyen is a small town in Jan Mayen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen with a population of 14. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 29°F (-2°C).

Data updated June 2026

14 Population 117/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
29°F Avg Temperature -2°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
Arctic / Longyearbyen Timezone

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People

Population14
Density117/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp29°F (-2°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population14
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates70.9221°, -8.7187°
TimezoneArctic/Longyearbyen
Country🇸🇯 Svalbard and Jan Mayen
State / ProvinceJan Mayen
Average Temperature29°F (-2°C)
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (828 mm)
Annual Snowfall24.4 inches (62 cm)

About Olonkinbyen

Olonkinbyen is a small town in Svalbard and Jan Mayen (Jan Mayen) with a population of 14. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 29°F (-2°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is Arctic/Longyearbyen.

Climate in Olonkinbyen

Olonkinbyen has an average annual temperature of 0.6°C (33°F). The hottest month is Aug (6.5°C), the coldest is Mar (-3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 650 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3°C / 27°F -5.2° / -0.7° 62.2
Feb -3.4°C / 26°F -5.5° / -1.2° 51.6
Mar -3.7°C / 25°F -5.8° / -1.6° 53.6
Apr -2°C / 28°F -3.9° / -0.2° 39.1
May 0.6°C / 33°F -1° / 2.1° 35.0
Jun 3.4°C / 38°F 1.6° / 5.1° 24.2
Jul 5.9°C / 43°F 4.3° / 7.5° 36.1
Aug 6.5°C / 44°F 5.1° / 7.9° 56.9
Sep 4.6°C / 40°F 3.2° / 6° 80.0
Oct 1.4°C / 35°F -0.3° / 3° 71.8
Nov -1°C / 30°F -2.9° / 0.9° 69.7
Dec -2.5°C / 28°F -4.6° / -0.4° 69.3
Olonkinbyen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The area receives 24.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average29.1°F
46% below Svalbard and Jan Mayen avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates70.9221°N, 8.7187°W
TimezoneArctic/Longyearbyen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below Svalbard and Jan Mayen avg
Snowfall 24.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M0.0 on May 7, 2025.

Aug 30, 2012 89 km NW of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M6.8 89 km
Mar 10, 2025 34 km NE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M6.5 34 km
Jan 29, 2011 75 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M6.2 75 km
May 21, 2000 34 km NNE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M6.0 34 km
Apr 14, 2004 38 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M6.0 39 km
Jul 2, 1993 117 km WNW of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.7 117 km
Dec 13, 1997 39 km NNE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.6 40 km
Sep 21, 2009 40 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.6 40 km
Jun 19, 2003 47 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.5 47 km
Jul 25, 2005 51 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.5 51 km
May 24, 2000 33 km N of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.3 34 km
Aug 22, 1994 95 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.3 95 km
Jun 30, 2015 37 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.3 37 km
Oct 21, 2017 101 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.3 101 km
Feb 22, 2010 80 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.3 80 km
Mar 30, 1991 45 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.2 45 km
Aug 30, 2012 28 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.2 29 km
Apr 25, 2018 88 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.1 88 km
Oct 25, 2011 70 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.1 71 km
Sep 3, 2016 43 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.0 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jan Mayen (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jan Mayen Stratovolcano 2,197 m (7,208 ft) 1985 27 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
April 24°F (-5°C) 2.1 in
May 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
June 35°F (1°C) 1.8 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
August 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
October 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.2 in

Olonkinbyen has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 22°F in March to 40°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (1.8").

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Airports Near Olonkinbyen

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jan Mayensfield—Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Arctic/Longyearbyen

🇸🇯 About Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Capital Longyearbyen
Population 2,550
Area 62,049 km²
HDI 0.920
Currency NOK (Krone)
Languages Norwegian
Calling code +4779
TLD .sj
Driving side right

Volcanoes Near Olonkinbyen

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Jan Mayen Stratovolcano 2,197 m 1985

Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Første nyttårsdag
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Skjærtorsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Langfredag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Første påskedag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Andre påskedag
May 1 May Day Første mai
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelfartsdag
May 17 Constitution Day Syttende mai
May 24 Pentecost Første pinsedag
May 25 Whit Monday Andre pinsedag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Første juledag
Dec 26 Second day of Christmas Andre juledag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Olonkinbyen

What is the population of Olonkinbyen?

Olonkinbyen has a population of 14 residents and is located in Svalbard and Jan Mayen. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Olonkinbyen?

Olonkinbyen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches, with 24.4 inches of snow.

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