Climate Insights for Jan Mayensfield

, Jan Mayen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Hottest
August
7°C peak
Coldest
March
-4°C low
Wettest
January
97mm 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 742mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 97mm 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, January, February, 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 October and November, with a 3°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: 97mm Snow: 75mm Feb Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 50mm Mar Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 48mm Apr Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 43mm May Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 19mm Jun Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 4mm Oct Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 13mm Nov Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 61mm
Precipitation
Snow

Jan Mayensfield is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 742mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 97mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 24mm. That's 73mm 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 349cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 75cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Jan Mayensfield is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 10km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

90 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Jan Mayensfield, which began on June 21, 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. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 154mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/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 116mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 216mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Expect around 49cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -3 to 0°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 256mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Expect around 186cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/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
10 km/h
97 mm
75 cm
Feb
-3 °C
0 °C
10 km/h
72 mm
50 cm
Mar
-4 °C
-2 °C
8 km/h
55 mm
48 cm
Apr
-2 °C
0 °C
8 km/h
52 mm
43 cm
May
0 °C
1 °C
8 km/h
47 mm
19 cm
Jun Current
2 °C
4 °C
6 km/h
24 mm
3 cm
Jul
5 °C
6 °C
6 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Aug
5 °C
7 °C
6 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
6 °C
8 km/h
80 mm
4 cm
Oct
2 °C
4 °C
8 km/h
61 mm
13 cm
Nov
-1 °C
2 °C
9 km/h
76 mm
33 cm
Dec
-2 °C
0 °C
10 km/h
86 mm
61 cm
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