78 degrees north

Cold cold weather

Months on end of polar night

Months on end of 24/7 daylight

How I would love to live in a land of extremes in the remote fastness of both dark and light extremes.

GoatChat adds specifics to the curiosity and fascination of Poor Old Henry

Here’s a summary of the requested information regarding Longyearbyen, Svalbard:

1. Length of 24/7 Daylight

• Duration: The midnight sun (24/7 daylight) lasts approximately from April 19 to August 23. More Info

2. Length of 24/7 Polar Night

• Duration: The polar night (24/7 darkness) occurs from November 14 to January 29. Depending on the definition, it can also be considered as extending from late October to mid-February. More Info

3. Average Temperatures

• Annual Average: The average annual temperature in Longyearbyen is approximately -6.9 °C (19.5 °F).
• Monthly Averages:
• Summer (June – August): Average highs around 3 to 7 °C (37.4 to 44.6 °F) in July.
• Winter (December – February): Average lows around -12 to -15 °C (10 to 5 °F). More Info

4. Hottest Ever Day

• Record Temperature: The highest temperature ever recorded in Longyearbyen was 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) on July 26, 2020. More Info

5. Coldest Ever Day

• Record Temperature: The coldest temperature in Longyearbyen was -46.3 °C (-51.3 °F), recorded on March 4, 1986. More Info

Longyearbyen experiences unique climatic conditions characterized by extreme variations in daylight and temperature, making it a fascinating location in the Arctic region.

Yes – this is the place where I would love to live.

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