Climate Insights for Qeqertarsuatsiaat
Sermersooq, Greenland
Climate Overview
The climate in Qeqertarsuatsiaat is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 1,169 mm of precipitation falls per year. Qeqertarsuatsiaat receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Qeqertarsuatsiaat is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Qeqertarsuatsiaat experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Qeqertarsuatsiaat is cold. The average annual temperature is 32°F and approximately 46 in of precipitation falls per year. Qeqertarsuatsiaat receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Qeqertarsuatsiaat is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 15°F. Qeqertarsuatsiaat experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Qeqertarsuatsiaat sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -9°C to 8°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 8°C with a mean of 7°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -8°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Qeqertarsuatsiaat sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°F to 46°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 46°F with a mean of 44°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 15°F and the daily average is 18°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 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Qeqertarsuatsiaat is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,169 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 152 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 62 mm. That's 90 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. Qeqertarsuatsiaat receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 474cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 89cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Qeqertarsuatsiaat is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 6 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2.4 in. That's 3.5 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. Qeqertarsuatsiaat receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 187in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 35in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Qeqertarsuatsiaat 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, though still comfortable for most 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, 18km/h in autumn.Qeqertarsuatsiaat is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, 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 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 12mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Qeqertarsuatsiaat 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 Qeqertarsuatsiaat 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.