Climate Insights for Upernavik

The climate in Upernavik is cold. The average annual temperature is -7°C and approximately 403 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 58 mm of rainfall. Upernavik is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to -24°C. Upernavik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Upernavik is cold. The average annual temperature is 19°F and approximately 15.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.3 in of rainfall. Upernavik is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to -11°F. Upernavik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Upernavik vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August 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 -24°C and an average temperature of -22°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Upernavik vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 45°F with a mean of 42°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -11°F and an average temperature of -8°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 16°F shift in average temperatures.

Upernavik is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 403 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 58 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7 mm. That's 51 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. Upernavik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 241cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 45cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Upernavik is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 15.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.3 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.3 in. That's 2 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. Upernavik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 95in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 18in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Upernavik is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Upernavik is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Upernavik 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 Upernavik 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.