Climate Insights for Qeqertarsuatsiaat

Sermersooq, Greenland

Hottest
August
8°C peak46°F peak
Coldest
February
-9°C low15°F low
Wettest
June
152 mm rain6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

-10°-5°0°5°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -6°Min: -8°FebMax: -6°Average: -8°Min: -9°MarMax: -3°Average: -5°Min: -7°AprMax: 0°Average: -1°Min: -3°MayMax: 2°Average: 1°Min: 0°JunMax: 5°Average: 4°Min: 3°JulMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 5°AugMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°SepMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°OctMax: 2°Average: 1°Min: -1°NovMax: -1°Average: -2°Min: -4°DecMax: -2°Average: -4°Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°FAverage: 21°FMin: 18°FFebMax: 22°FAverage: 18°FMin: 15°FMarMax: 26°FAverage: 23°FMin: 20°FAprMax: 33°FAverage: 30°FMin: 27°FMayMax: 36°FAverage: 34°FMin: 31°FJunMax: 42°FAverage: 39°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°FSepMax: 42°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 36°FAverage: 33°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 31°FAverage: 28°FMin: 25°FDecMax: 28°FAverage: 25°FMin: 22°F
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Min

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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 89mmFebPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 63mmMarPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 53mmAprPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 54mmMayPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 36mmJunPrecipitation: 152mmSnow: 12mmJulPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 6mmOctPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 28mmNovPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 69mmDecPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 63mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 35inFebPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 25inMarPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 21inAprPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 21inMayPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 14inJunPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 5inJulPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 11inNovPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 27inDecPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 25in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 20km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-8 °C18 °F
-4 °C24 °F
20 km/h12 mph
94 mm3.7 in
89 cm35 in
Feb
-9 °C15 °F
-6 °C22 °F
20 km/h12 mph
64 mm2.5 in
63 cm25 in
Mar
-7 °C20 °F
-3 °C26 °F
19 km/h12 mph
62 mm2.4 in
53 cm21 in
Apr
-3 °C27 °F
0 °C33 °F
18 km/h11 mph
77 mm3 in
54 cm21 in
May
0 °C31 °F
2 °C36 °F
15 km/h9 mph
65 mm2.6 in
36 cm14 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
5 °C42 °F
14 km/h9 mph
152 mm6 in
12 cm5 in
Jul
5 °C42 °F
8 °C46 °F
13 km/h8 mph
101 mm4 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C42 °F
8 °C46 °F
14 km/h9 mph
131 mm5.2 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C38 °F
6 °C42 °F
16 km/h10 mph
125 mm4.9 in
6 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-1 °C31 °F
2 °C36 °F
18 km/h11 mph
99 mm3.9 in
28 cm11 in
Nov
-4 °C25 °F
-1 °C31 °F
19 km/h12 mph
113 mm4.4 in
69 cm27 in
Dec
-5 °C22 °F
-2 °C28 °F
19 km/h12 mph
87 mm3.4 in
63 cm25 in