Europe, it has a subarctic climate, thanks to the North Atlantic Drift. Winter temperatures are softened by the ice-free ocean, and are extremely mild for the polar latitude, even milder than winters at Oslo Airport which is located and 11 degrees of latitude further south. Located at the coast, Honningsvåg can experience strong winter storms and blizzard conditions, sometimes closing the road connection. On 29 December 2008, winds were recorded at 81 mph. Snow cover can be deep in winter, threatening avalanches in steep terrain. Precipitation is evenly spread throughout the year, but with a little peak in autumn. Honningsvåg has polar day with midnight sun from 13 May to 31 July. From 21 November to 21 January the sun is below the horizon (polar night). On 29 June 2022 a new record high was set with . See also List of towns and cities in Norway References External links http://www.northcape.no - history and culture of the North Cape area Information from Nordkapp municipality Visitnorway.com - about Honningsvåg Populated places in Troms og Finnmark Port cities and towns in Norway Cities and towns in Norway Barents Sea Populated places of Arctic Norway Magerøya