Ny-Ålesund is a small village located in the Svalbard archipelago, part of the Norwegian archipelago of Jan Mayen. It is located on the island of Spitsbergen, the largest island in the archipelago. Ny-Ålesund is the northernmost permanently inhabited settlement in the world, with a population of around 30 people.
Ny-Ålesund was first established in 1916 as a mining town. It quickly became a major center for coal mining in the region, and was home to the first coal mine in Svalbard. During World War II, the town was occupied by German forces, who used it as a base for their operations in the region. After the war, the town was redeveloped as a research station.
Today, Ny-Ålesund is an important research center, with several research stations and laboratories located in the town. It is home to the world's northernmost post office, and is the only settlement in Svalbard with a permanent population. The town is also a popular tourist destination, with tourists visiting to take in the unique Arctic scenery and learn about the history of the region.
Ny-Ålesund is also home to a number of important historical events. In 1926, Roald Amundsen and Umberto Nobile launched the airship Norge from Ny-Ålesund, becoming the first people to reach the North Pole by air. In 1968, the Apollo 8 crew conducted a training mission in Ny-Ålesund, making it the first place on Earth to be visited by humans from another world. In 2006, the Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) was established in Ny-Ålesund, making it the first site in the world dedicated to monitoring the global atmosphere.
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Ny-Ålesund in Svalbard and Jan Mayen experiences a polar climate, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. In the winter, temperatures average around -10°C, while in the summer they are around 5°C. The area receives very little precipitation, with most of it falling as snow in the winter, and the snow cover can last up to 8 months of the year. The sun is only visible for a few hours a day in the winter, while in the summer the midnight sun gives near 24-hour daylight.
Our weather forecast for Ny-Ålesund helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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| Dec. 22nd 2024 Dec. 22nd 2024 | max: -9.2 °C min: -10.7 °C |
9.4 m/s 10.1 m/s |
40.0 % 16.1 m |
78.2 % 1,014 hPa |
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| Dec. 23rd 2024 Dec. 23rd 2024 | max: -6.3 °C min: -9.8 °C |
24.1 m/s 28.8 m/s |
52.4 % 22.0 m |
72.5 % 1,017 hPa |
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| Dec. 24th 2024 Dec. 24th 2024 | max: -4.9 °C min: -7.7 °C |
62.6 m/s 86.8 m/s |
66.6 % 24.1 m |
66.0 % 1,008 hPa |
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| Dec. 25th 2024 Dec. 25th 2024 | max: -1.0 °C min: -5.1 °C |
91.8 m/s 107.3 m/s |
86.1 % 14.8 m |
73.0 % 988 hPa |
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| Dec. 26th 2024 Dec. 26th 2024 | max: -3.9 °C min: -6.3 °C |
24.8 m/s 31.7 m/s |
98.7 % 23.9 m |
70.0 % 978 hPa |
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| Dec. 27th 2024 Dec. 27th 2024 | max: -6.6 °C min: -13.2 °C |
20.9 m/s 19.4 m/s |
46.0 % 24.1 m |
67.7 % 992 hPa |
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| Dec. 28th 2024 Dec. 28th 2024 | max: -13.3 °C min: -14.1 °C |
17.3 m/s 19.1 m/s |
57.3 % 24.1 m |
64.6 % 1,007 hPa |
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| Dec. 29th 2024 Dec. 29th 2024 | max: -14.1 °C min: -17.7 °C |
19.8 m/s 24.8 m/s |
28.0 % 23.7 m |
68.3 % 1,021 hPa |
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| Dec. 30th 2024 Dec. 30th 2024 | max: -12.9 °C min: -16.6 °C |
13.8 m/s 10.4 m/s |
64.1 % 24.1 m |
62.7 % 1,025 hPa |
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| Dec. 31st 2024 Dec. 31st 2024 | max: -12.4 °C min: -13.9 °C |
13.3 m/s 9.7 m/s |
52.7 % 24.1 m |
62.2 % 1,027 hPa |
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| Jan. 1st 2025 Jan. 1st 2025 | max: -10.2 °C min: -14.1 °C |
16.0 m/s 16.7 m/s |
60.0 % 14.1 m |
74.5 % 1,026 hPa |
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| Jan. 2nd 2025 Jan. 2nd 2025 | max: -3.8 °C min: -10.1 °C |
33.1 m/s 41.8 m/s |
97.8 % 1.1 m |
88.2 % 1,017 hPa |
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| Jan. 3rd 2025 Jan. 3rd 2025 | max: -4.0 °C min: -20.9 °C |
28.4 m/s 28.4 m/s |
91.9 % 8.9 m |
86.0 % 1,012 hPa |
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| Jan. 4th 2025 Jan. 4th 2025 | max: -12.8 °C min: -20.1 °C |
37.8 m/s 42.5 m/s |
99.7 % 0.4 m |
81.1 % 1,014 hPa |
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| Jan. 5th 2025 Jan. 5th 2025 | max: -12.3 °C min: -15.7 °C |
28.7 m/s 34.2 m/s |
79.7 % 9.0 m |
68.7 % 1,019 hPa |
Would you like to travel to Ny-Ålesund on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Ny-Ålesund.
| Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun. 13th 2025 Friday, 13th of Jun. 2025 | LE LYRIAL | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 20th 2025 Friday, 20th of Jun. 2025 | LE LYRIAL | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 21st 2025 Saturday, 21st of Jun. 2025 | LE BOREAL | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 27th 2025 Friday, 27th of Jun. 2025 | LE LYRIAL | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 28th 2025 Saturday, 28th of Jun. 2025 | LE BOREAL | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 4th 2025 Friday, 4th of Jul. 2025 | LE LYRIAL | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 5th 2025 Saturday, 5th of Jul. 2025 | LE BOREAL | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 11th 2025 Friday, 11th of Jul. 2025 | LE LYRIAL | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 18th 2025 Friday, 18th of Jul. 2025 | LE LYRIAL | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 25th 2025 Friday, 25th of Jul. 2025 | LE LYRIAL | 12:00 am | 12:00 am |
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