Climate Insights for Uummannaq

Avannaata, Greenland

Hottest
July
9°C peak48°F peak
Coldest
February
-18°C low-1°F low
Wettest
July
52 mm rain2.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Uummannaq is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 375 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 52 mm of rainfall. Uummannaq 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 -18°C. Uummannaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Uummannaq is cold. The average annual temperature is 23°F and approximately 14.8 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.1 in of rainfall. Uummannaq 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 -1°F. Uummannaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-15°-10°-5°0°5°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -12°Average: -14°Min: -16°FebMax: -14°Average: -17°Min: -18°MarMax: -12°Average: -14°Min: -16°AprMax: -6°Average: -8°Min: -10°MayMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°JunMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°JulMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°AugMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°SepMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -1°OctMax: -3°Average: -4°Min: -5°NovMax: -5°Average: -7°Min: -8°DecMax: -8°Average: -9°Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 10°FAverage: 7°FMin: 4°FFebMax: 6°FAverage: 2°FMin: -1°FMarMax: 10°FAverage: 6°FMin: 2°FAprMax: 22°FAverage: 18°FMin: 14°FMayMax: 31°FAverage: 28°FMin: 25°FJunMax: 41°FAverage: 37°FMin: 34°FJulMax: 48°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°FAugMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FSepMax: 35°FAverage: 33°FMin: 30°FOctMax: 27°FAverage: 25°FMin: 22°FNovMax: 22°FAverage: 20°FMin: 17°FDecMax: 18°FAverage: 15°FMin: 13°F
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Min

Temperatures in Uummannaq 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 9°C with a mean of 6°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Uummannaq vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 48°F with a mean of 43°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -1°F and an average temperature of 2°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 25mmFebPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 21mmMayPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 23mmJunPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 13mmJulPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 16mmOctPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 34mmNovPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 34mmDecPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 28mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 10inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 8inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 9inJunPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 5inJulPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 6inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 14inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 13inDecPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Uummannaq is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 375 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 52 mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 11 mm. That's 41 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Uummannaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 229cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 34cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Uummannaq is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2 in of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 1.6 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Uummannaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 90in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 14in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Uummannaq is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Uummannaq is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Uummannaq 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 Uummannaq 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
-16 °C4 °F
-12 °C10 °F
9 km/h6 mph
25 mm1 in
25 cm10 in
Feb
-18 °C-1 °F
-14 °C6 °F
10 km/h6 mph
11 mm0.4 in
11 cm4 in
Mar
-16 °C2 °F
-12 °C10 °F
9 km/h6 mph
18 mm0.7 in
18 cm7 in
Apr
-10 °C14 °F
-6 °C22 °F
9 km/h6 mph
22 mm0.9 in
21 cm8 in
May
-4 °C25 °F
0 °C31 °F
7 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
23 cm9 in
Jun
1 °C34 °F
5 °C41 °F
7 km/h5 mph
34 mm1.4 in
13 cm5 in
Jul
4 °C39 °F
9 °C48 °F
8 km/h5 mph
52 mm2.1 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
3 °C38 °F
7 °C45 °F
7 km/h5 mph
45 mm1.8 in
4 cm1 in
Sep
-1 °C30 °F
2 °C35 °F
7 km/h4 mph
36 mm1.4 in
16 cm6 in
OctCurrent
-5 °C22 °F
-3 °C27 °F
8 km/h5 mph
39 mm1.5 in
34 cm14 in
Nov
-8 °C17 °F
-5 °C22 °F
9 km/h5 mph
36 mm1.4 in
34 cm13 in
Dec
-11 °C13 °F
-8 °C18 °F
9 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
28 cm11 in