Climate Insights for Narsaq

Kujalleq, Greenland

Hottest
July
13°C peak56°F peak
Coldest
February
-12°C low10°F low
Wettest
September
138 mm rain5.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -6°Average: -8°Min: -11°FebMax: -7°Average: -9°Min: -12°MarMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -8°AprMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -3°MayMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 0°JunMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 5°JulMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 7°AugMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 7°SepMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 3°OctMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: -2°NovMax: -2°Average: -4°Min: -7°DecMax: -4°Average: -6°Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 22°FAverage: 17°FMin: 12°FFebMax: 20°FAverage: 15°FMin: 10°FMarMax: 27°FAverage: 22°FMin: 17°FAprMax: 37°FAverage: 32°FMin: 27°FMayMax: 43°FAverage: 38°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 53°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 56°FAverage: 50°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 54°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 47°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 38°FAverage: 33°FMin: 29°FNovMax: 29°FAverage: 24°FMin: 19°FDecMax: 25°FAverage: 21°FMin: 16°F
Max
Average
Min

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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 85mmFebPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 73mmMarPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 59mmAprPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 47mmMayPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 37mmJunPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 138mmSnow: 10mmOctPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 37mmNovPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 90mmDecPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 78mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 33inFebPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 29inMarPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 23inAprPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 18inMayPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 15inJunPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 15inNovPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 35inDecPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 31in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-11 °C12 °F
-6 °C22 °F
8 km/h5 mph
95 mm3.7 in
85 cm33 in
Feb
-12 °C10 °F
-7 °C20 °F
8 km/h5 mph
76 mm3 in
73 cm29 in
Mar
-8 °C17 °F
-3 °C27 °F
7 km/h4 mph
69 mm2.7 in
59 cm23 in
Apr
-3 °C27 °F
3 °C37 °F
6 km/h4 mph
63 mm2.5 in
47 cm18 in
May
0 °C33 °F
6 °C43 °F
5 km/h3 mph
69 mm2.7 in
37 cm15 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
11 °C53 °F
6 km/h4 mph
117 mm4.6 in
4 cm1 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
13 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
8 °C47 °F
5 km/h3 mph
138 mm5.4 in
10 cm4 in
OctCurrent
-2 °C29 °F
3 °C38 °F
5 km/h3 mph
74 mm2.9 in
37 cm15 in
Nov
-7 °C19 °F
-2 °C29 °F
7 km/h5 mph
130 mm5.1 in
90 cm35 in
Dec
-9 °C16 °F
-4 °C25 °F
8 km/h5 mph
93 mm3.7 in
78 cm31 in