Climate Insights for Paamiut
Sermersooq, Greenland
Climate Overview
The climate in Paamiut is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 1,009 mm of precipitation falls per year. Paamiut receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Paamiut 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. Paamiut experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Paamiut is cold. The average annual temperature is 32°F and approximately 39.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Paamiut receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Paamiut 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 15°F. Paamiut experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Paamiut sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -10°C to 9°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 9°C with a mean of 7°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Paamiut sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°F to 48°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 48°F with a mean of 44°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 15°F and the daily average is 19°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Paamiut is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,009 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 125 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 57 mm. That's 67 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Paamiut receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 413cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 84cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Paamiut is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2.2 in. That's 2.6 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Paamiut receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 162in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 33in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Paamiut is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 19km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Paamiut is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 12mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Paamiut 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 Paamiut 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.