Newtontoppen
Newtontoppen is a granite mountain in Svalbard named after Isaac Newton. It reaches an elevation of 1713 m. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Svalbard.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs between -5 °C and -2 °C and lows between -7 °C and -4 °C. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of -21 °C and lows of -26 °C. Precipitation occurs throughout the year, with September and October seeing rain on about 21 to 22 days per month, while April has the least rain at 37 mm on about 13 days.
The nearest airport is Svalbard Airport, Longyear in Longyearbyen, located 96 km away. The mountain is 97 km from the capital, Longyearbyen. You can combine a visit with the Pyramiden Museum, which is located 47 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of -2 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -21 | -21 | -20 | -17 | -11 | -5 | -2 | -3 | -7 | -14 | -17 | -20 |
| Average low, °C | -26 | -26 | -25 | -22 | -14 | -7 | -4 | -5 | -10 | -18 | -22 | -25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 68 | 59 | 60 | 37 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 40 | 58 | 53 | 65 | 64 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
