Climate Insights for Kulusuk Airport

, Sermersooq, Greenland

Hottest
July
8°C peak
Coldest
January
-10°C low
Wettest
February
154mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kulusuk Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 1386mm of precipitation falls per year. Kulusuk Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kulusuk 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 January, March, February, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Kulusuk Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -6° Average: -8° Min: -10° Feb Max: -5° Average: -7° Min: -9° Mar Max: -5° Average: -7° Min: -9° Apr Max: -1° Average: -3° Min: -5° May Max: 1° Average: 0° Min: -2° Jun Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 1° Jul Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4° Aug Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4° Sep Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 2° Oct Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -2° Nov Max: -2° Average: -4° Min: -5° Dec Max: -6° Average: -7° Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min

Kulusuk Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -10°C to 8°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 8°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -8°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 84mm Feb Precipitation: 154mm Snow: 107mm Mar Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 92mm Apr Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 75mm May Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 53mm Jun Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 22mm Oct Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 62mm Nov Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 83mm Dec Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 58mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kulusuk Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1386mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 154mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 69mm. That's 85mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Kulusuk Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 644cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 107cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 25km/h Feb Wind Speed: 29km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Kulusuk Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 16km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 25km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Kulusuk Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Kulusuk 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 8°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -9 to 1°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 380mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 1 to 8°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 226mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 414mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Expect around 166cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -10 to -5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 365mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Expect around 249cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kulusuk 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-10 °C
-6 °C
25 km/h
130 mm
84 cm
Feb
-9 °C
-5 °C
29 km/h
154 mm
107 cm
Mar Current
-9 °C
-5 °C
23 km/h
135 mm
92 cm
Apr
-5 °C
-1 °C
21 km/h
138 mm
75 cm
May
-2 °C
1 °C
18 km/h
108 mm
53 cm
Jun
1 °C
5 °C
14 km/h
86 mm
6 cm
Jul
4 °C
8 °C
14 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Aug
4 °C
8 °C
13 km/h
69 mm
2 cm
Sep
2 °C
5 °C
17 km/h
123 mm
22 cm
Oct
-2 °C
1 °C
21 km/h
153 mm
62 cm
Nov
-5 °C
-2 °C
24 km/h
138 mm
83 cm
Dec
-9 °C
-6 °C
21 km/h
80 mm
58 cm
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