Ny-Alesund Weather Records (NOE00134778)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Ny-Alesund (NOE00134778), Norway, with 54 years of record.
Key Facts for Ny-Alesund
- Ny-Alesund (NOE00134778) is a weather station in Norway at 78.92 latitude and 11.93 longitude, 8 m (26 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1973 to 2026, 54 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Ny-Alesund still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Ny-Alesund set a daily record precipitation of 18.2 mm (0.7 in) on 14 August 2026.
About the Station
- Location: Norway, 78.92 latitude, 11.93 longitude.
- Elevation: 8 m (26 ft).
- Period of record: 1973 to 2026, 54 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
17 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.6 C (43.9 F) | -36.6 C (-33.9 F) | 4.0 C (39.2 F) | -20.1 C (-4.2 F) |
| Feb | 5.3 C (41.5 F) | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) | 3.6 C (38.5 F) | -20.3 C (-4.5 F) |
| Mar | 5.5 C (41.9 F) | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) | -0.2 C (31.6 F) | -16.5 C (2.3 F) |
| Apr | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | -34.0 C (-29.2 F) | 6.4 C (43.5 F) | -12.9 C (8.8 F) |
| May | 10.2 C (50.4 F) | -19.1 C (-2.4 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | -6.9 C (19.6 F) |
| Jun | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | -8.5 C (16.7 F) | 12.6 C (54.7 F) | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| Jul | 18.7 C (65.7 F) | -2.7 C (27.1 F) | 12.1 C (53.8 F) | 2.1 C (35.8 F) |
| Aug | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -5.5 C (22.1 F) | 10.1 C (50.2 F) | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| Sep | 12.3 C (54.1 F) | -15.0 C (5.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 7.9 C (46.2 F) | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 7.4 C (45.3 F) | -34.3 C (-29.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 33 |
| 1978 | 32 |
| 1979 | 80 |
| 1980 | 43 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 48 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 73 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 54 |
| 2026 | 40 |
All-Time Record Progression
5 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-07 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 18.7 C (65.7 F) |
| 2012-01-29 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2020-07-28 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 9.2 C (48.6 F) |
| 2024-08-09 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| 2024-08-12 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 10.7 C (51.3 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jan: 98.0 mm (3.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) | 29 January 2012 |
| Feb | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) | 26 February 2018 |
| Mar | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) | 11 March 1986 |
| Apr | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) | 16 April 2015 |
| May | 23.7 mm (0.9 in) | 21 May 2022 |
| Jun | 22.5 mm (0.9 in) | 30 June 2007 |
| Jul | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 21 July 2002 |
| Aug | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) | 11 August 1980 |
| Sep | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) | 25 September 1989 |
| Oct | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) | 8 October 2002 |
| Nov | 86.8 mm (3.4 in) | 7 November 2016 |
| Dec | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) | 2 December 2022 |
Period of Record Coverage
1973 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 16 | 4% | No |
| 1974 | 165 | 45% | No |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 243 | 67% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily rain | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 12 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily rain | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 49 years | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| 30 July 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high min | 7.1 C (44.8 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 7 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily rain | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 8 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 3.9 mm (0.15 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 July 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high min | 7.4 C (45.3 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 47 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 July 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high min (Tie) | 7.1 C (44.8 F) | tie | 20 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily rain | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 20 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high min | 4.7 C (40.5 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 1 year | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high max | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 44 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high min | 4.8 C (40.6 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 5 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 June 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high min | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 0 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 June 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high min | 5.4 C (41.7 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 1 year | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high max | 12.0 C (53.6 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 20 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high min | 6.5 C (43.7 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 20 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 June 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high max | 12.6 C (54.7 F) | 4.5 C (8.1 F) | 17 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 June 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high min | 5.4 C (41.7 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 4 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high max | 9.9 C (49.8 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 1 year | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high min | 5.7 C (42.3 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 4 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 June 2026 | Ny-Alesund, NO | daily high max | 11.3 C (52.3 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 4 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
51 complete years, 1975 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -6.4 C | -1.79 C |
| 1976 | -4.3 C | +0.35 C |
| 1977 | -6.5 C | -1.89 C |
| 1978 | -6.8 C | -2.22 C |
| 1979 | -7.1 C | -2.52 C |
| 1980 | -6.6 C | -1.96 C |
| 1981 | -6.8 C | -2.22 C |
| 1982 | -6.3 C | -1.72 C |
| 1983 | -6.4 C | -1.84 C |
| 1984 | -3.1 C | +1.50 C |
| 1985 | -5.0 C | -0.38 C |
| 1986 | -6.4 C | -1.83 C |
| 1987 | -6.0 C | -1.35 C |
| 1988 | -8.4 C | -3.76 C |
| 1989 | -6.5 C | -1.90 C |
| 1990 | -4.3 C | +0.30 C |
| 1991 | -5.2 C | -0.62 C |
| 1992 | -5.0 C | -0.35 C |
| 1993 | -6.0 C | -1.35 C |
| 1994 | -6.1 C | -1.47 C |
| 1995 | -6.1 C | -1.49 C |
| 1996 | -5.0 C | -0.41 C |
| 1997 | -5.9 C | -1.33 C |
| 1998 | -6.1 C | -1.50 C |
| 1999 | -4.1 C | +0.48 C |
| 2000 | -4.4 C | +0.23 C |
| 2001 | -4.7 C | -0.09 C |
| 2002 | -4.4 C | +0.25 C |
| 2003 | -6.0 C | -1.38 C |
| 2004 | -4.5 C | +0.12 C |
| 2005 | -3.4 C | +1.18 C |
| 2006 | -2.8 C | +1.76 C |
| 2007 | -3.3 C | +1.28 C |
| 2008 | -4.4 C | +0.17 C |
| 2009 | -4.3 C | +0.29 C |
| 2010 | -4.5 C | +0.12 C |
| 2011 | -3.6 C | +1.04 C |
| 2012 | -2.6 C | +1.99 C |
| 2013 | -4.2 C | +0.45 C |
| 2014 | -3.2 C | +1.39 C |
| 2015 | -2.5 C | +2.14 C |
| 2016 | -1.1 C | +3.47 C |
| 2017 | -2.9 C | +1.69 C |
| 2018 | -2.1 C | +2.50 C |
| 2019 | -3.4 C | +1.25 C |
| 2020 | -3.9 C | +0.69 C |
| 2021 | -3.0 C | +1.57 C |
| 2022 | -2.6 C | +1.97 C |
| 2023 | -2.5 C | +2.11 C |
| 2024 | -2.4 C | +2.20 C |
| 2025 | -1.9 C | +2.73 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.9 C (0.7 to 1.1) per decade over 1975 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 1.6 F (1.3 to 1.9) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 51 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.9 C (0.7 to 1.1) per decade | 1.6 F (1.3 to 1.9) per decade | 1975 to 2025 | 51 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.8 C (0.6 to 0.9) per decade | 1.4 F (1.1 to 1.7) per decade | 1975 to 2025 | 51 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 1.0 C (0.8 to 1.2) per decade | 1.8 F (1.4 to 2.2) per decade | 1975 to 2025 | 51 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1973 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 18.7 C (65.7 F) | 2005 | 12.9 C (55.1 F) | 54 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) | 1986 | -28.1 C (-18.7 F) | 54 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) | 2012 | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) | 54 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 181.6 mm (7.1 in) | 2012 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) | 53 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 47 days | 1998 | 28 days | 54 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 9.0 C (48.2 F) |
| 1974 | 14.0 C (57.2 F) |
| 1975 | 11.3 C (52.3 F) |
| 1976 | 12.9 C (55.2 F) |
| 1977 | 11.3 C (52.3 F) |
| 1978 | 11.2 C (52.2 F) |
| 1979 | 17.0 C (62.6 F) |
| 1980 | 12.1 C (53.8 F) |
| 1981 | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| 1982 | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| 1983 | 13.4 C (56.1 F) |
| 1984 | 13.6 C (56.5 F) |
| 1985 | 13.5 C (56.3 F) |
| 1986 | 11.2 C (52.2 F) |
| 1987 | 12.8 C (55.0 F) |
| 1988 | 12.0 C (53.6 F) |
| 1989 | 13.6 C (56.5 F) |
| 1990 | 12.4 C (54.3 F) |
| 1991 | 10.4 C (50.7 F) |
| 1992 | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| 1993 | 12.6 C (54.7 F) |
| 1994 | 9.7 C (49.5 F) |
| 1995 | 11.3 C (52.3 F) |
| 1996 | 12.8 C (55.0 F) |
| 1997 | 18.3 C (64.9 F) |
| 1998 | 15.4 C (59.7 F) |
| 1999 | 17.3 C (63.1 F) |
| 2000 | 12.6 C (54.7 F) |
| 2001 | 14.7 C (58.5 F) |
| 2002 | 11.1 C (52.0 F) |
| 2003 | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| 2004 | 14.7 C (58.5 F) |
| 2005 | 18.7 C (65.7 F) |
| 2006 | 10.2 C (50.4 F) |
| 2007 | 14.1 C (57.4 F) |
| 2008 | 10.1 C (50.2 F) |
| 2009 | 13.6 C (56.5 F) |
| 2010 | 10.9 C (51.6 F) |
| 2011 | 13.2 C (55.8 F) |
| 2012 | 10.5 C (50.9 F) |
| 2013 | 13.9 C (57.0 F) |
| 2014 | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| 2015 | 15.8 C (60.4 F) |
| 2016 | 12.9 C (55.2 F) |
| 2017 | 11.8 C (53.2 F) |
| 2018 | 13.8 C (56.8 F) |
| 2019 | 16.0 C (60.8 F) |
| 2020 | 18.1 C (64.6 F) |
| 2021 | 12.0 C (53.6 F) |
| 2022 | 16.0 C (60.8 F) |
| 2023 | 14.3 C (57.7 F) |
| 2024 | 17.1 C (62.8 F) |
| 2025 | 17.0 C (62.6 F) |
| 2026 | 12.6 C (54.7 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1973 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1974 | -21.8 C (-7.2 F) |
| 1975 | -28.4 C (-19.1 F) |
| 1976 | -28.6 C (-19.5 F) |
| 1977 | -34.3 C (-29.7 F) |
| 1978 | -32.0 C (-25.6 F) |
| 1979 | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) |
| 1980 | -33.1 C (-27.6 F) |
| 1981 | -36.6 C (-33.9 F) |
| 1982 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1983 | -32.7 C (-26.9 F) |
| 1984 | -32.0 C (-25.6 F) |
| 1985 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1986 | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) |
| 1987 | -28.0 C (-18.4 F) |
| 1988 | -34.3 C (-29.7 F) |
| 1989 | -33.6 C (-28.5 F) |
| 1990 | -29.7 C (-21.5 F) |
| 1991 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1992 | -36.5 C (-33.7 F) |
| 1993 | -32.0 C (-25.6 F) |
| 1994 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1995 | -29.9 C (-21.8 F) |
| 1996 | -36.3 C (-33.3 F) |
| 1997 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1998 | -33.6 C (-28.5 F) |
| 1999 | -29.6 C (-21.3 F) |
| 2000 | -27.4 C (-17.3 F) |
| 2001 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2002 | -26.0 C (-14.8 F) |
| 2003 | -29.5 C (-21.1 F) |
| 2004 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2005 | -27.6 C (-17.7 F) |
| 2006 | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) |
| 2007 | -26.3 C (-15.3 F) |
| 2008 | -23.5 C (-10.3 F) |
| 2009 | -26.6 C (-15.9 F) |
| 2010 | -24.1 C (-11.4 F) |
| 2011 | -32.4 C (-26.3 F) |
| 2012 | -22.0 C (-7.6 F) |
| 2013 | -24.8 C (-12.6 F) |
| 2014 | -20.9 C (-5.6 F) |
| 2015 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2016 | -20.4 C (-4.7 F) |
| 2017 | -26.6 C (-15.9 F) |
| 2018 | -21.6 C (-6.9 F) |
| 2019 | -25.1 C (-13.2 F) |
| 2020 | -30.2 C (-22.4 F) |
| 2021 | -24.6 C (-12.3 F) |
| 2022 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2023 | -25.9 C (-14.6 F) |
| 2024 | -27.6 C (-17.7 F) |
| 2025 | -22.4 C (-8.3 F) |
| 2026 | -20.3 C (-4.5 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) |
| 1974 | 23.5 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1975 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1976 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1977 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1978 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1979 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1980 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1981 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1982 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1983 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1984 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1985 | 21.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1986 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1987 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1988 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1989 | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1990 | 34.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1991 | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1992 | 32.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1993 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1994 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1995 | 32.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1996 | 36.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1997 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1998 | 32.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1999 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2000 | 33.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2001 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2002 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2003 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2004 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2005 | 21.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2006 | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2007 | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2008 | 41.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2009 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2010 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2011 | 31.1 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2012 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2013 | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2014 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2015 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2016 | 86.8 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2017 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2018 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2019 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2020 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2021 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2022 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2023 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2024 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2025 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2026 | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1975 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1976 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1977 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1978 | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1979 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1980 | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1981 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1982 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1983 | 96.1 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1984 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1985 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1986 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1987 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1988 | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1989 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1991 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1992 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1993 | 131.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1994 | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1995 | 87.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1996 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1997 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1998 | 36.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1999 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2000 | 77.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2001 | 55.5 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2002 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2003 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2004 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2005 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2006 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2007 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2008 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2009 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2010 | 78.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2011 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2012 | 181.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2013 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2014 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2015 | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2016 | 111.4 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2017 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2018 | 84.2 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2019 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2020 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2021 | 60.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2022 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2023 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2024 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2025 | 47.1 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2026 | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 1 day |
| 1974 | 17 days |
| 1975 | 29 days |
| 1976 | 26 days |
| 1977 | 27 days |
| 1978 | 38 days |
| 1979 | 37 days |
| 1980 | 23 days |
| 1981 | 35 days |
| 1982 | 44 days |
| 1983 | 38 days |
| 1984 | 28 days |
| 1985 | 42 days |
| 1986 | 24 days |
| 1987 | 39 days |
| 1988 | 30 days |
| 1989 | 15 days |
| 1990 | 40 days |
| 1991 | 31 days |
| 1992 | 32 days |
| 1993 | 24 days |
| 1994 | 30 days |
| 1995 | 29 days |
| 1996 | 43 days |
| 1997 | 30 days |
| 1998 | 47 days |
| 1999 | 28 days |
| 2000 | 29 days |
| 2001 | 22 days |
| 2002 | 26 days |
| 2003 | 24 days |
| 2004 | 21 days |
| 2005 | 37 days |
| 2006 | 41 days |
| 2007 | 19 days |
| 2008 | 38 days |
| 2009 | 19 days |
| 2010 | 23 days |
| 2011 | 33 days |
| 2012 | 22 days |
| 2013 | 28 days |
| 2014 | 26 days |
| 2015 | 37 days |
| 2016 | 24 days |
| 2017 | 34 days |
| 2018 | 23 days |
| 2019 | 30 days |
| 2020 | 22 days |
| 2021 | 22 days |
| 2022 | 23 days |
| 2023 | 41 days |
| 2024 | 24 days |
| 2025 | 24 days |
| 2026 | 18 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
51 years with a frostAcross 51 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Ny-Alesund falls on 15 June and the median first autumn frost on 23 August, which leaves a median of 71 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +8.2 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1996 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 15 June | n/a | 14 June | n/a | -2.6 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 23 August | n/a | 23 August | n/a | +5.6 days per decade |
| Growing days | 71 days | n/a | 78 days | n/a | +8.2 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
51 years, 1975 to 2025A day with at least 30.8 mm (1.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 94.4 mm (3.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 10 years | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 100 years | 94.4 mm (3.7 in) | Longer than the 51 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 51 years of values from 1975 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 98.0 mm (3.9 in) in 2012; 86.8 mm (3.4 in) in 2016; 65.5 mm (2.6 in) in 2018.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Ny-Alesund had a mean temperature of -2.8 C (27.0 F) and 532.5 mm (21.0 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Bjoernoeya (Norway, 521 km away), Sisimiut (Greenland [Denmark], 2,329 km away) and Kolguev Severnyi (Russia, 1,485 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjoernoeya | Norway | 521 km (324 mi) | -2.3 C (27.8 F) | 367.7 mm (14.5 in) | 1.81 |
| Sisimiut | Greenland [Denmark] | 2,329 km (1,447 mi) | -3.4 C (26.0 F) | 564.1 mm (22.2 in) | 2.11 |
| Kolguev Severnyi | Russia | 1,485 km (923 mi) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 343.7 mm (13.5 in) | 2.39 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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