Climate Insights for Narsaq
Kujalleq, Greenland
Climate Overview
The climate in Narsaq is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 1,119 mm of precipitation falls per year. Narsaq receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Narsaq 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Narsaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Narsaq is cold. The average annual temperature is 32°F and approximately 44.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Narsaq receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Narsaq 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 10°F. Narsaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Narsaq vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 10°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Narsaq vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 56°F with a mean of 50°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 10°F and the daily average is 15°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Narsaq is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,119 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 138 mm of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 63 mm. That's 75 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. Narsaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 520cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 90cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Narsaq is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.5 in. That's 3 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. Narsaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 205in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 35in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Narsaq is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Narsaq is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph 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 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Narsaq 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 Narsaq 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.