Longyearbyen UV Index Today

• Current UV Index5.0
• Peak UV Index7.0
• Temperature22.5 ℃

• Peak UV at 1 PM
• Protection Recommended ☀️

• Hourly UV chart
• Hourly UV table

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The UV index in Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen will reach a high of 5 today. This means a normal level of sun exposure. See our tips below to stay safe!

Longyearbyen's UV Index

Longyearbyen, Svalbard, has a low to moderate UV index, usually ranging from 0 to 3, peaking in late spring and summer months. Jan Mayen experiences a slightly higher UV index, generally between 1 and 4 during summer.

Weather Seasons

In Longyearbyen, winters are very cold and dark with temperatures often below freezing, while summers are cool and have continuous daylight. Jan Mayen has cold, windy winters and cool summers with more variable weather due to ocean influence and more frequent fog.

Longyearbyen's Climate

Compared to mainland Norway, both locations are colder and have harsher winters. Jan Mayen is wetter and windier than Longyearbyen, and both places experience more extreme polar conditions than neighboring countries like Iceland, which have milder climates.