Longyearbyen weather in February
February in Longyearbyen: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Longyearbyen · #595 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 28/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Longyearbyen climate normals — February
| Daytime high | -11°C / 13°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -15°C / 5°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -15°C / 5°F | |
| Rainfall | 31 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -14°C / 7°F | |
| Sunshine | 0.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 2.3 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 49.9 cm / 19.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Longyearbyen in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Longyearbyen?
- February in Longyearbyen: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Longyearbyen on SeasonMap's comfort score (28/100).
- What is the weather like in Longyearbyen in February?
- In February, Longyearbyen averages a daily high of -10.6°C and a low of -15°C, with about 31 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Longyearbyen in February?
- Longyearbyen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in February.
- Does it snow in Longyearbyen in February?
- Longyearbyen sees roughly 49.9 cm of snowfall in February.