Foynøya

Island

Foynøya
80.4504, 26.1499

How to Get to Foynøya #

Foynøya is accessible only via specialized Arctic expedition vessels or research boats operating from Svalbard (Longyearbyen) during the short summer season. Travel must be organized through licensed polar operators and accompanied by experienced guides.

Best Time to Visit Foynøya #

Visit during the brief Arctic summer when sea ice retreats and daylight is continuous; travel is expensive and must be planned with polar operators.

Arctic summer
June-August · -10°C to 5°C
Midnight sun and relatively reduced sea ice make access possible by icebreaker or research vessel.

Weather & Climate near Foynøya #

Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-37°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

February

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
0.5h daylight

March

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

April

Weather

0.2
UV Index
Low
21.5h daylight

May

Weather

0.7
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

June

Weather

1.1
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight

July

Weather

0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

August

Weather

0.4
UV Index
Low
23.8h daylight

September

Weather

0.1
UV Index
Low
14.5h daylight

October

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
3.4h daylight

November

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

December

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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