Climate Insights for Aasiaat

Qeqertalik, Greenland

Hottest
July
10°C peak50°F peak
Coldest
February
-17°C low2°F low
Wettest
August
58 mm rain2.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Aasiaat is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 347 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 58 mm of rainfall. Aasiaat 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 139cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Aasiaat is cold. The average annual temperature is 27°F and approximately 13.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.3 in of rainfall. Aasiaat 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 2°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 55in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20°-15°-10°-5°0°5°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -9°Average: -11°Min: -13°FebMax: -12°Average: -14°Min: -17°MarMax: -9°Average: -11°Min: -14°AprMax: -3°Average: -5°Min: -7°MayMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°JunMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°JulMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 5°AugMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°SepMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 2°OctMax: 1°Average: -1°Min: -3°NovMax: -3°Average: -5°Min: -7°DecMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 16°FAverage: 12°FMin: 8°FFebMax: 11°FAverage: 6°FMin: 2°FMarMax: 16°FAverage: 11°FMin: 7°FAprMax: 27°FAverage: 23°FMin: 19°FMayMax: 36°FAverage: 32°FMin: 29°FJunMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 50°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 48°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 35°FOctMax: 34°FAverage: 31°FMin: 27°FNovMax: 27°FAverage: 23°FMin: 19°FDecMax: 22°FAverage: 18°FMin: 14°F
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Average
Min

Temperatures in Aasiaat vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 10°C with a mean of 8°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Aasiaat vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 50°F with a mean of 46°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 2°F and an average temperature of 6°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 18mmFebPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 7mmMarPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 11mmAprPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 19mmMayPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 15mmJunPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 23mmNovPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 17mmDecPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 21mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inFebPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 8inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 6inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 9inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 8in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Aasiaat is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 347 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 58 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7 mm. That's 50 mm 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 139cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 23cm.Aasiaat is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.3 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.3 in. That's 2 in 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 55in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 9in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Aasiaat is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 17km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Aasiaat is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-13 °C8 °F
-9 °C16 °F
18 km/h11 mph
18 mm0.7 in
18 cm7 in
Feb
-17 °C2 °F
-12 °C11 °F
17 km/h10 mph
7 mm0.3 in
7 cm3 in
Mar
-14 °C7 °F
-9 °C16 °F
15 km/h9 mph
12 mm0.5 in
11 cm4 in
Apr
-7 °C19 °F
-3 °C27 °F
14 km/h9 mph
23 mm0.9 in
19 cm8 in
May
-2 °C29 °F
2 °C36 °F
13 km/h8 mph
23 mm0.9 in
15 cm6 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
7 °C45 °F
13 km/h8 mph
24 mm0.9 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
10 °C50 °F
12 km/h8 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
9 °C48 °F
12 km/h7 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
2 °C35 °F
5 °C41 °F
13 km/h8 mph
41 mm1.6 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
-3 °C27 °F
1 °C34 °F
15 km/h9 mph
40 mm1.6 in
23 cm9 in
Nov
-7 °C19 °F
-3 °C27 °F
17 km/h10 mph
22 mm0.9 in
17 cm7 in
Dec
-10 °C14 °F
-5 °C22 °F
17 km/h11 mph
23 mm0.9 in
21 cm8 in