Climate Insights for Qeqertarsuaq
Qeqertalik, Greenland
Climate Overview
The climate in Qeqertarsuaq is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 619 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 81 mm of rainfall. Qeqertarsuaq 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, March, January, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Qeqertarsuaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Qeqertarsuaq is cold. The average annual temperature is 27°F and approximately 24.4 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 3.2 in of rainfall. Qeqertarsuaq 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, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 3°F. Qeqertarsuaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Qeqertarsuaq vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 7°C with a mean of 6°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -14°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Qeqertarsuaq vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 45°F with a mean of 43°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 3°F and an average temperature of 7°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Qeqertarsuaq is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 619 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 81 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 19 mm. That's 62 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Qeqertarsuaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 355cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 59cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Qeqertarsuaq is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.2 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 2.4 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Qeqertarsuaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 140in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Qeqertarsuaq is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 17km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Qeqertarsuaq is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 11mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Qeqertarsuaq 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 Qeqertarsuaq 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.