Climate Insights for Kuummiit
Sermersooq, Greenland
Climate Overview
The climate in Kuummiit is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 1,409 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kuummiit receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kuummiit 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. Kuummiit experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Kuummiit is cold. The average annual temperature is 30°F and approximately 55.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Kuummiit receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kuummiit 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 14°F. Kuummiit experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Kuummiit 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 7°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.Kuummiit sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°F to 47°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 47°F with a mean of 44°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 14°F and the daily average is 17°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 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kuummiit is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,409 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 158 mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 76 mm. That's 82 mm 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. Kuummiit receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 892cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 153cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Kuummiit is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 55.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 in. That's 3.2 in 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. Kuummiit receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 351in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 60in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Kuummiit 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 February, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/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 17km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Kuummiit 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 February, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7mph 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 11mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kuummiit 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 Kuummiit 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.