Warmte opslaan Svalbard and Jan Mayen

What is MOSJ – environmental monitoring of Svalbard & Jan Mayen?

MOSJ (Environmental Monitoring of Svalbard and Jan Mayen) is an environmental monitoring system and part of the Norwegian Government’s environmental monitoring in Norway. The site provides historical climate records (ocean, land, and atmosphere), including temperature precipitation, snow, permafrost and sea-ice.

What month has the coldest seawater in Longyearbyen?

February and April, with an average sea temperature of 1°C (33.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen. What is the driest month in Longyearbyen?

Does ice affect the temperature in Svalbard?

The temperature in Svalbard is strongly affected by ice, which can vary widely from year to year. Hence, the seasons with ice present show greater variation in average temperature from year to year. Trends in seasonal mean temperatures at Svalbard Airport shows a temperature increase for all four seasons.

Which month has the least rainfall in Longyearbyen?

May is the month with the least rainfall in Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. What month has the most sunshine in Longyearbyen?

Which month has the lowest UV Index in Longyearbyen?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index in Longyearbyen. What months are the sea coldest in Longyearbyen? February and April, with an average sea temperature of 1°C (33.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

What happens in October in Longyearbyen?

October in Longyearbyen is synonymous with the onset of a long Arctic winter. The temperature again drops to -4°C (24.8°F), creating a perceptible chill in the air. Under the crisp, clear skies, daylight hours continue to dwindle, existing only for 5.6 hours.