Climate Insights for Jan Mayensfield

, Jan Mayen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Hottest
August
7°C peak
Coldest
March
-4°C low
Wettest
January
81mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Jan Mayensfield is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 663mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 81mm of rainfall. Jan Mayensfield is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are March, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Jan Mayensfield experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

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Max
Average
Min

Jan Mayensfield sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -4°C to 7°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 7°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is March, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 49mm Feb Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 36mm Mar Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 41mm Apr Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 27mm May Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 13mm Jun Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 4mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 12mm Nov Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 25mm Dec Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 44mm
Precipitation
Snow

Jan Mayensfield is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 663mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 81mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 26mm. That's 55mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Jan Mayensfield receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 254cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 49cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h 45km/h 50km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 50km/h Feb Wind Speed: 48km/h Mar Wind Speed: 44km/h Apr Wind Speed: 40km/h May Wind Speed: 35km/h Jun Wind Speed: 30km/h Jul Wind Speed: 28km/h Aug Wind Speed: 30km/h Sep Wind Speed: 39km/h Oct Wind Speed: 40km/h Nov Wind Speed: 43km/h Dec Wind Speed: 48km/h
Wind Speed

Jan Mayensfield is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 40km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 50km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 28km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 22km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 48km/h in winter, 40km/h in spring, 29km/h in summer, 41km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

90 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Jan Mayensfield, which began on March 20, 2026. Jan Mayensfield is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 7°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 145mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are strong, averaging 40km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 2 to 7°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 103mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 6°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 197mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Expect around 40cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 41km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -4 to 0°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 218mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Expect around 130cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 48km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jan Mayensfield based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-3 °C
0 °C
50 km/h
81 mm
49 cm
Feb
-4 °C
-1 °C
48 km/h
62 mm
36 cm
Mar Current
-4 °C
-2 °C
44 km/h
62 mm
41 cm
Apr
-3 °C
0 °C
40 km/h
44 mm
27 cm
May
0 °C
1 °C
35 km/h
38 mm
13 cm
Jun
2 °C
3 °C
30 km/h
26 mm
4 cm
Jul
5 °C
6 °C
28 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
7 °C
30 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
6 °C
39 km/h
72 mm
2 cm
Oct
2 °C
3 °C
40 km/h
61 mm
12 cm
Nov
-1 °C
1 °C
43 km/h
65 mm
25 cm
Dec
-3 °C
0 °C
48 km/h
75 mm
44 cm
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