Longyearbyen rain today
Some light rain possible from about 05:00 (about 1.5 mm).
Friday 23 October
Next 24 hours
Longyearbyen weather forecast in words
Today: Cloudy in Longyearbyen today and freezing, with a high of -1°C and a light breeze (up to 14 km/h). It is -2°C right now and feels like -3°C, with humidity at 98%. Expect a little light rain (about 1.5 mm) for the rest of the day.
Tonight: Cloudy tonight with a low around -2°C. There may be a little light rain (about 0.9 mm) overnight.
Tomorrow: Cloudy tomorrow, 2° warmer than today, with temperatures between -1°C and 1°C. A dry day is expected. Humidity averages 92%.
This week: Over the next seven days Longyearbyen will see highs of -3–1°C and lows of -5–0°C. The warmest day looks like Saturday (1°C) and the coolest night Thursday (-5°C). Rain is expected on one day: Friday.
7-day forecast
Current rain period (Male): Chitra
Chitra – 10 Oct to 24 Oct
Rain in Longyearbyen during this period, from our forecast: 2 mm over the next 1 days.
Next: Swati from 24 Oct
In the traditional calendar the rain periods (Male) are named after the nakshatra the Sun is passing through, such as Mrigashira or Ardra. This is a cultural calendar, not a forecast; the rain amounts come from our weather forecast.
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Questions about Longyearbyen weather
Will it rain in Longyearbyen today?
Yes, rain is likely in Longyearbyen from about 05:00 local time, with around 1.5 mm expected over the next 24 hours.
What is the temperature in Longyearbyen right now?
It is -2°C in Longyearbyen as of 03:30 local time and feels like -3°C. Today's high is -1°C and the low is -3°C.
What is the weather forecast for Longyearbyen tomorrow?
Cloudy with a high of 1°C and a low of -1°C. No rain is expected. Winds up to 13 km/h.
Do I need an umbrella in Longyearbyen this week?
Yes. Rain is expected on 3 of the next 10 days, with about 20 mm in total.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Longyearbyen today?
Sunrise is at 10:52 and sunset is at 14:31 local time.
Is it windy in Longyearbyen today?
The wind is 5 km/h from the NE with gusts up to 5 km/h, which is calm winds.