Climate Insights for Aasiaat Airport

The climate in Aasiaat Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 334mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 54mm of rainfall. Aasiaat Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 120cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Aasiaat Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 9°C with a mean of 7°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Aasiaat Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 334mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 54mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7mm. That's 46mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 120cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Aasiaat Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 27km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Aasiaat Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Aasiaat Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 9°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aasiaat Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.