Climate Insights for Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport

The climate in Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 1054mm of precipitation falls per year. Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are March, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 7°C with a mean of 5°C. March brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1054mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 136mm of rainfall. February and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 48mm. That's 88mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 818cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 130cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport, which began on September 23, 2026. Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport 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 August at around 7°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near -16°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport 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.