Climate Insights for Thule
Avannaata, Greenland
Climate Overview
The climate in Thule is cold. The average annual temperature is -10°C and approximately 327 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 77 mm of rainfall. Thule 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 -23°C. Thule experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Thule is cold. The average annual temperature is 14°F and approximately 12.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 3 in of rainfall. Thule 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 -9°F. Thule experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Thule vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 4°C with a mean of 3°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°C and an average temperature of -21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Thule vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 39°F with a mean of 37°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -9°F and an average temperature of -6°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Thule is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 327 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 77 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6 mm. That's 71 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Thule receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 213cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 33cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Thule is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 2.8 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Thule receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 84in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 13in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Thule is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Thule is mildly breezy, 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 October, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Thule 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 Thule 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.