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Weather in April
April in Svalbard and Jan Mayen signifies the thick of the spring season, with winter slowly receding. Daylight hours continue to increase, bringing with them a rise in temperatures, though still on the colder side.
In Svalbard, April's average temperatures begin to climb, reaching around -7°C (19.4°F). The capital, Longyearbyen, starts to experience the longer daylight hours and slightly warmer conditions that April brings. The increased daylight ignites a spark of life into the archipelago's wildlife as animals emerge from their winter dormancy.
The weather in Jan Mayen remains cold in April, albeit milder than Svalbard. The average temperatures hover around 0°C (32°F). By April, the sun is visible for most of the day, signaling the imminent arrival of the Midnight Sun period. Conditions at the Norwegian military base on the island align with those of the rest of the territory.
In terms of precipitation, April continues the trend of low levels in both Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Any precipitation that does fall typically comes as snow, but there may be occasional sleet or rain as temperatures start to rise.
Compared to March, April brings noticeably longer daylight hours and slightly warmer temperatures. Looking forward to May, the trend of increasing daylight and slowly rising temperatures continues, ushering in the imminent arrival of the Arctic summer. Despite the shift towards spring, visitors should still come prepared for cold conditions.
[Resources]In Svalbard, April's average temperatures begin to climb, reaching around -7°C (19.4°F). The capital, Longyearbyen, starts to experience the longer daylight hours and slightly warmer conditions that April brings. The increased daylight ignites a spark of life into the archipelago's wildlife as animals emerge from their winter dormancy.
The weather in Jan Mayen remains cold in April, albeit milder than Svalbard. The average temperatures hover around 0°C (32°F). By April, the sun is visible for most of the day, signaling the imminent arrival of the Midnight Sun period. Conditions at the Norwegian military base on the island align with those of the rest of the territory.
In terms of precipitation, April continues the trend of low levels in both Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Any precipitation that does fall typically comes as snow, but there may be occasional sleet or rain as temperatures start to rise.
Compared to March, April brings noticeably longer daylight hours and slightly warmer temperatures. Looking forward to May, the trend of increasing daylight and slowly rising temperatures continues, ushering in the imminent arrival of the Arctic summer. Despite the shift towards spring, visitors should still come prepared for cold conditions.
- Longyearbyen - April »
In Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, during April, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation. The months with the coldest seawater are February and April, with an average sea temperature of 1°C (33.8°F). - Barentsburg - April »
In Barentsburg during April, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. In April, the average relative humidity in Barentsburg is 77%. - Olonkin City - April »
In Olonkin City during April, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. In Olonkin City, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, during April, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.
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