Climate Insights for Kullorsuaq

Avannaata, Greenland

Hottest
August
5°C peak41°F peak
Coldest
February
-24°C low-12°F low
Wettest
August
78 mm rain3.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kullorsuaq is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 475 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 78 mm of rainfall. Kullorsuaq 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 February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to -24°C. Kullorsuaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Kullorsuaq is cold. The average annual temperature is 18°F and approximately 18.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 3.1 in of rainfall. Kullorsuaq 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 February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to -12°F. Kullorsuaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -18°Average: -20°Min: -22°FebMax: -20°Average: -22°Min: -24°MarMax: -19°Average: -21°Min: -23°AprMax: -10°Average: -12°Min: -14°MayMax: -3°Average: -5°Min: -6°JunMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -1°JulMax: 5°Average: 4°Min: 3°AugMax: 5°Average: 4°Min: 4°SepMax: 1°Average: 1°Min: 0°OctMax: -2°Average: -2°Min: -3°NovMax: -6°Average: -7°Min: -8°DecMax: -11°Average: -12°Min: -14°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°FAverage: -5°FMin: -8°FFebMax: -5°FAverage: -8°FMin: -12°FMarMax: -2°FAverage: -6°FMin: -9°FAprMax: 14°FAverage: 10°FMin: 7°FMayMax: 27°FAverage: 24°FMin: 21°FJunMax: 35°FAverage: 33°FMin: 31°FJulMax: 41°FAverage: 39°FMin: 38°FAugMax: 41°FAverage: 40°FMin: 39°FSepMax: 34°FAverage: 33°FMin: 32°FOctMax: 29°FAverage: 28°FMin: 26°FNovMax: 22°FAverage: 20°FMin: 17°FDecMax: 13°FAverage: 10°FMin: 7°F
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kullorsuaq vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 5°C with a mean of 4°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -22°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kullorsuaq vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 41°F with a mean of 40°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -12°F and an average temperature of -8°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 16°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 13mmFebPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 17mmAprPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 27mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 26mmJunPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 15mmJulPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 5mmAugPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 23mmOctPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 61mmNovPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 52mmDecPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 37mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 11inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 10inJunPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 6inJulPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 2inAugPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 9inOctPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 24inNovPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 21inDecPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 14in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Kullorsuaq is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 475 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 78 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5 mm. That's 73 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. Kullorsuaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 283cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 61cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Kullorsuaq is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.6 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 2.9 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. Kullorsuaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 111in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 24in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

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

Kullorsuaq is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Kullorsuaq is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kullorsuaq 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 Kullorsuaq 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
-22 °C-8 °F
-18 °C-1 °F
13 km/h8 mph
14 mm0.5 in
13 cm5 in
Feb
-24 °C-12 °F
-20 °C-5 °F
12 km/h7 mph
5 mm0.2 in
5 cm2 in
Mar
-23 °C-9 °F
-19 °C-2 °F
11 km/h7 mph
17 mm0.7 in
17 cm7 in
Apr
-14 °C7 °F
-10 °C14 °F
13 km/h8 mph
30 mm1.2 in
27 cm11 in
May
-6 °C21 °F
-3 °C27 °F
11 km/h7 mph
27 mm1.1 in
26 cm10 in
Jun
-1 °C31 °F
2 °C35 °F
11 km/h7 mph
31 mm1.2 in
15 cm6 in
Jul
3 °C38 °F
5 °C41 °F
12 km/h7 mph
55 mm2.2 in
5 cm2 in
Aug
4 °C39 °F
5 °C41 °F
13 km/h8 mph
78 mm3.1 in
2 cm1 in
Sep
0 °C32 °F
1 °C34 °F
14 km/h9 mph
53 mm2.1 in
23 cm9 in
OctCurrent
-3 °C26 °F
-2 °C29 °F
18 km/h11 mph
74 mm2.9 in
61 cm24 in
Nov
-8 °C17 °F
-6 °C22 °F
17 km/h11 mph
55 mm2.2 in
52 cm21 in
Dec
-14 °C7 °F
-11 °C13 °F
15 km/h9 mph
37 mm1.5 in
37 cm14 in