Halvmåneøya
Island Arctic island in the Svalbard archipelago
How to Get to Halvmåneøya #
Access is by ice-capable research vessel or infrequent expedition cruises operating in Svalbard/High Arctic waters; landing depends on sea and ice conditions. There are no regular ferry or air services to this island.
Best Time to Visit Halvmåneøya #
Access is limited and highly seasonal; brief Arctic summer offers the most feasible window for ships and research visits.
Weather & Climate near Halvmåneøya #
Polar climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -15°C to 4°C. Moderate rainfall (515 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 1°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and breezy conditions.
