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Weather in Spitsbergen for February 2026

Your guide to Spitsbergen weather in February - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Snow Avalanche Warning - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Expect heavy snowfall in Spitsbergen during February, with an average of 18 snowy days.
    According to Spitsbergen snow forecast for February 2026, 6 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Thursday, 12 February.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, February 2026 in Spitsbergen has been significantly cooler than historical averages by -5.3 °C, with average temperature of -14 °C.

  • The forecast for the next days in Spitsbergen predicts a temperature of -15 °C, which is cooler than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Spitsbergen at the beginning of February is -7.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of -8.6 °C by the end of February.

Average dry days
11
Dry days
Average rainy days
0
Rainy days
Average snowy days
18
Snow days
Average temperatures
-8°/-13°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
18 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
89 %
Avg humidity

Spitsbergen Weather February

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January
March
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Light snow
-7°
2
Partly cloudy
-8°
3
Cloudy
-6°
4
Overcast
-8°
5
Partly cloudy
-7°
6
Mist
-9°
7
Moderate snow
-8°
8
Freezing fog
-11°
9
Mist
-11°
10
Overcast
-12°
11
Mist
-11°
12
Weather Alert Overcast
-18°
13
Weather Alert Moderate snow
-14°
14
Partly cloudy
-17°
15
Partly cloudy
-21°
16
Overcast
-21°
17
Partly cloudy
-18°
18
Overcast
-13°
19
Partly cloudy
-18°
20
Overcast
-11°
21
Cloudy
-12°
22
Light freezing rain
-10°
23
Light freezing rain
-8°
24
Partly cloudy
-14°
25
Overcast
-15°
26
Overcast
-8°
27
Heavy snow
-2°
28
Moderate snow
-3°

Temperatures trend during February in Spitsbergen

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February weather in Spitsbergen day by day

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January March
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Feb. Light snow
Light snow
 -7° /-12° 1.8 mm 0.6 cm
2 Feb. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -8° /-13° 0.3 mm 0.1 cm
3 Feb. Cloudy
Cloudy
 -6° /-14° 1 mm 0.7 cm
4 Feb. Overcast
Overcast
 -8° /-16° 0.1 mm 0 cm
5 Feb. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -7° /-15° 1.8 mm 0.3 cm
6 Feb. Mist
Mist
 -9° /-14° 1.5 mm 1 cm
7 Feb. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -8° /-14° 2.6 mm 1 cm
8 Feb. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -11° /-16° 0.4 mm 0.1 cm
9 Feb. Mist
Mist
 -11° /-17° 1.1 mm 0.8 cm
10 Feb. Overcast
Overcast
 -12° /-17° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
11 Feb. Mist
Mist
 -11° /-16° 0 mm 0 cm
12 Feb. Overcast
Overcast
 -18° /-21° 0.1 mm 0 cm
13 Feb. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -14° /-23° 0.9 mm 0.6 cm
14 Feb. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -17° /-23° 0 mm 0 cm
15 Feb. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -21° /-23° 0 mm 0 cm
16 Feb. Overcast
Overcast
 -21° /-24° 0 mm 0 cm
17 Feb. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -18° /-24° 0 mm 0 cm
18 Feb. Overcast
Overcast
 -13° /-19° 0 mm 0 cm
19 Feb. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -18° /-20° 0 mm 0 cm
20 Feb. Overcast
Overcast
 -11° /-17° 0.1 mm 0 cm
21 Feb. Cloudy
Cloudy
 -12° /-15° 0 mm 0 cm
22 Feb. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -10° /-13° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
23 Feb. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -8° /-14° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
24 Feb. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -14° /-16° 0.1 mm 0 cm
25 Feb. Overcast
Overcast
 -15° /-16° 0 mm 0 cm
26 Feb. Overcast
Overcast
 -8° /-14° 0 mm 0 cm
27 Feb. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -2° /-10° 1.6 mm 1.3 cm
28 Feb. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -3° /-9° 0.5 mm 0.4 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Spitsbergen in February is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Spitsbergen forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Spitsbergen in February - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Spitsbergen during February?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -8° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Spitsbergen during February?

In February, Spitsbergen can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 32.4 mm across approximately 0 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Spitsbergen in February 2026?

Spitsbergen experiences an average snowfall of 18.96 cm during February, occurring over 18 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Spitsbergen during February?

The average wind speed in Spitsbergen during February is 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Spitsbergen snow forecast February 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Spitsbergen’s snowy potential this February ❄️
On average, Spitsbergen sees 18 snowy days during February, with approximately 19 cm of total snowfall.

February rainfall patterns in Spitsbergen

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