Climate Insights for Nanortalik

Kujalleq, Greenland

Hottest
July
11°C peak52°F peak
Coldest
February
-10°C low14°F low
Wettest
November
139 mm rain5.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nanortalik is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 1,086 mm of precipitation falls per year. Nanortalik receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nanortalik 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 -10°C. Nanortalik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Nanortalik is cold. The average annual temperature is 33°F and approximately 42.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Nanortalik receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nanortalik 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 14°F. Nanortalik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -5°Average: -7°Min: -9°FebMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -10°MarMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -7°AprMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -3°MayMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: 0°JunMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°JulMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 6°AugMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 6°SepMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 3°OctMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°NovMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -5°DecMax: -2°Average: -4°Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°FAverage: 20°FMin: 15°FFebMax: 23°FAverage: 18°FMin: 14°FMarMax: 28°FAverage: 24°FMin: 19°FAprMax: 36°FAverage: 31°FMin: 27°FMayMax: 41°FAverage: 36°FMin: 32°FJunMax: 49°FAverage: 44°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 52°FAverage: 47°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 51°FAverage: 46°FMin: 42°FSepMax: 46°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 32°FAverage: 28°FMin: 23°FDecMax: 28°FAverage: 24°FMin: 20°F
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Temperatures in Nanortalik vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 8°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Nanortalik vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 52°F with a mean of 47°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 14°F and the daily average is 18°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 97mmFebPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 88mmMarPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 70mmAprPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 48mmMayPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 29mmJunPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 28mmNovPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 96mmDecPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 83mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 38inFebPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 35inMarPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 28inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 19inMayPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 12inJunPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 11inNovPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 38inDecPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 33in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Nanortalik is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,086 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 139 mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 66 mm. That's 74 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Nanortalik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 544cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 97cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Nanortalik is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.5 in of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2.6 in. That's 2.9 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Nanortalik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 214in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 38in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Nanortalik is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 12km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Nanortalik is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 8mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nanortalik 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 Nanortalik 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
-9 °C15 °F
-5 °C24 °F
12 km/h7 mph
108 mm4.2 in
97 cm38 in
Feb
-10 °C14 °F
-5 °C23 °F
13 km/h8 mph
92 mm3.6 in
88 cm35 in
Mar
-7 °C19 °F
-2 °C28 °F
11 km/h7 mph
88 mm3.5 in
70 cm28 in
Apr
-3 °C27 °F
2 °C36 °F
9 km/h6 mph
68 mm2.7 in
48 cm19 in
May
0 °C32 °F
5 °C41 °F
8 km/h5 mph
66 mm2.6 in
29 cm12 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
9 °C49 °F
9 km/h5 mph
74 mm2.9 in
1 cm1 in
Jul
6 °C42 °F
11 °C52 °F
8 km/h5 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C42 °F
10 °C51 °F
8 km/h5 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
8 °C46 °F
10 km/h6 mph
108 mm4.3 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
0 °C31 °F
4 °C39 °F
9 km/h5 mph
81 mm3.2 in
28 cm11 in
Nov
-5 °C23 °F
0 °C32 °F
11 km/h7 mph
139 mm5.5 in
96 cm38 in
Dec
-7 °C20 °F
-2 °C28 °F
11 km/h7 mph
108 mm4.3 in
83 cm33 in