Park climate1991–2020 climate normals845 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight cycles

Jostedalsbreen National Park: monthly climate

Name: Jostedalsbreen National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

At the representative location for Jostedalsbreen National Park, monthly mean temperatures range from -7.3 to 11.1 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Tracing monthly shifts in average thermal ranges alongside daily precipitation rates within the Vestland region

Jostedalsbreen National Park Monthly Weather: Long-Term Temperature and Precipitation Patterns

Average monthly mean temperatures within Jostedalsbreen National Park rise from an average winter low near -7.3 degrees Celsius in February to an average summer peak of 11.1 degrees Celsius in July. Long-term climatological measurements at a representative elevation of 845 meters show average daily precipitation rates remaining highest during January and December.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 0.4 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: February
Wettest month: January

Twelve-month climate

Trace average temperature bounds, daily precipitation, and calculated daylight across twelve calendar months

Jostedalsbreen National Park Monthly Climate: Twelve-Month Weather by Month Comparison

Evaluating twelve distinct monthly records provides a detailed understanding of the climate cycle within Jostedalsbreen National Park, highlighting shifts that single annual averages mask. Long term normals from 1991 to 2020 at a representative elevation of 845 meters track average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speeds, and calculated daylight hours.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-7.2 °C-19.7° to 1°	7 mm/day	94.4%	3.7 m/s	6 hours
February	-7.3 °C-21.1° to 0.6°	6.5 mm/day	94.3%	3.4 m/s	8.5 hours
March	-5.3 °C-18.7° to 1.7°	5.6 mm/day	92.7%	3.3 m/s	11.4 hours
April	-1.8 °C-12.7° to 3.8°	4 mm/day	89.6%	2.7 m/s	14.4 hours
May	1.9 °C-7° to 11.1°	3.5 mm/day	86.8%	2.3 m/s	17.3 hours
June	7.8 °C-1.4° to 18.1°	4.5 mm/day	80.6%	2.5 m/s	19 hours
July	11.1 °C2.8° to 20.6°	4.8 mm/day	80.4%	2.3 m/s	18.1 hours
August	10 °C2.4° to 19.1°	5.2 mm/day	83.5%	2.4 m/s	15.5 hours
September	6.1 °C-1.2° to 15.1°	6.1 mm/day	88.6%	2.9 m/s	12.5 hours
October	0.6 °C-9° to 8.8°	6 mm/day	92.8%	2.9 m/s	9.5 hours
November	-4.5 °C-16.4° to 2.7°	6.3 mm/day	95%	3.1 m/s	6.7 hours
December	-6.7 °C-19.2° to 1.4°	7 mm/day	95.8%	3.3 m/s	5 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: February: -7.3 °C; July: 11.1 °C; Change from February to July: +18.4 °C
Precipitation: February: 6.5 mm/day; July: 4.8 mm/day; Change from February to July: -1.8 mm/day
Daylight: February: 8.5 hours; July: 18.1 hours; Change from February to July: +9.6 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Analyzing thirty-year averages to identify the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest months.

Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Averages for Jostedalsbreen National Park

Calculated thirty-year averages for Jostedalsbreen National Park reveal key monthly patterns in temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration. By identifying the warmest, coolest, wettest, and windiest periods from a representative coordinate, these models help clarify annual geographic trends without referencing daily weather extremes.

Warmest month: July11.1 °C
Coolest month: February-7.3 °C
Wettest month: January7 mm/day
Driest month: May3.5 mm/day
Most humid month: December95.8%
Windiest month: January3.7 m/s
Longest daylight: June19 hours

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Monthly Climate Profile Comparisons Beyond Jostedalsbreen National Park

Standardized climate data allows readers to evaluate the monthly temperature curves and precipitation rhythms of other protected landscapes in relation to the glaciated terrain of Jostedalsbreen National Park. Comparing historical baselines of humidity, wind, and daylight hours reveals how different geographic coordinates and elevations shape distinct atmospheric patterns across regional and global parks.

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