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Weather & Climate in Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 29.1°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 70.9221°N, 8.7187°W |
| Timezone | Arctic/Longyearbyen |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Aug 30, 2012 | 89 km NW of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M6.8 | 89 km | 14 km |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 34 km NE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M6.5 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 75 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M6.2 | 75 km | 15 km |
| May 21, 2000 | 34 km NNE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M6.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2004 | 38 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M6.0 | 39 km | 12 km |
| Jul 2, 1993 | 117 km WNW of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1997 | 39 km NNE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 40 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2003 | 47 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2005 | 51 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.5 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 33 km N of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.3 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 95 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 37 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.3 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2017 | 101 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2010 | 80 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1991 | 45 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2012 | 28 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2018 | 88 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 70 km E of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2016 | 43 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen | M5.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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).
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").