Climate Insights for Kangaamiut
Qeqqata, Greenland
Climate Overview
The climate in Kangaamiut is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 983 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kangaamiut receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kangaamiut 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, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Kangaamiut experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Kangaamiut is cold. The average annual temperature is 29°F and approximately 38.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Kangaamiut receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kangaamiut 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, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 9°F. Kangaamiut experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Kangaamiut vary considerably across the year, with a 22°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. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -11°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kangaamiut vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 48°F with a mean of 45°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 9°F and the daily average is 12°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kangaamiut is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 983 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 110 mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 48 mm. That's 62 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Kangaamiut receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 535cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 84cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Kangaamiut is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.9 in. That's 2.4 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Kangaamiut receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 210in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 33in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Kangaamiut 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 November, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h 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 16km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Kangaamiut 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 November, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph 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 10mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kangaamiut 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 Kangaamiut 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.